Section 03
TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 05
(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
03-05-7
SYMPTOM
ENGINE IS MISFIRING – ERRATIC SPARK AT SPARK PLUG.
CONDITION
RIDING ON WET SNOW.
Test/Inspection
1. Verify if spark plug wires and/or spark plug cap seals are sealing-out moisture.
a. Defective wires and/or seals.
Replace defective part.
2. Verify if ignition system wiring harness connectors are in good condition
and/or are sealing-out moisture.
a. Loose connectors, corroded terminals or defective parts.
Clean terminals and apply silicone dielectric grease. Replace defective parts.
CONDITION
NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection
1. Verify misfiring by observing flash of stroboscopic timing light; unplug
connectors between magneto/generator and vehicle wiring harness to isolate
problem. Check condition of connectors.
a. Defective spark plug and/or cables/caps. Defective electrical system wiring
harness and/or accessories and/ignition cut-out switches. Condition of connector
terminals.
Replace defective parts and/or repair damaged wires. Replace defective
switch(es). Clean terminals and apply silicone dielectric grease.
CONDITION
RIDING IN DEEP AND THICK SNOW.
Test/Inspection
1. Perform all verifications outlined under “Engine does not start — no spark at
spark plug”.
2. Verify spark plug(s). Proceed with spark plug analysis in order to identify source
of problem.
a. Defective and/or worn spark plug(s) and/or cable(s) and/or cap(s).
Replace defective part(s). Proceed with ignition system testing procedures.
Perform engine analysis.
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