Kohler ECV940 Service Manual page 120

Electrical System
Condition
1 cylinder is not fi ring or 1
cylinder has good spark
and other cylinder has no or
intermittent spark.
Tester shows spark but engine
misses or won't run on that
cylinder.
Neither side is fi ring.
Both cylinders have good
spark but engine runs poorly
or existing plug condition is
questionable.
BATTERY
A 12-volt battery with 400 cold cranking amps (cca) is
generally recommended for starting in all conditions. A
smaller capacity battery is often suffi cient if an
application is started only in warmer temperatures. Refer
to following table for minimum capacities based on
anticipated ambient temperatures. Actual cold cranking
requirement depends on engine size, application, and
starting temperatures. Cranking requirements increase
as temperatures decrease and battery capacity shrinks.
Refer to equipment's operating instructions for specifi c
battery requirements.
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Possible Cause
Wiring, Connections, or
System Power
Spark Plug(s)
Flywheel Key
Ignition Switch, EFI
System, Kill Lead
Spark Plug(s)
Flywheel Key
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Conclusion
Using a DVOM, attach black (-) lead of meter to battery
ground, remove primary plug from coil, test voltage at
red wire with black tracer at coil primary connector with
ignition key ON. Battery voltage should be seen. If no
voltage, check all fuses. Key OFF, perform continuity
test between black primary wire connector and
corresponding terminal connector (ignition coil #1 or
#2) on black or grey ECU connector (see EFI System
Wiring Diagram). If no continuity is found, repair or
replace electrical wiring harness. If continuity is found,
refer to EFI System, Ignition Coil Testing or exchange
ignition coils (side to side) and retest. If problem
follows ignition coil, replace that coil. If problem stays
with cylinder, test circuit (power and ground) for
problem cylinder. Repair/replace as needed. Test
ignition coils and connections. Refer to Test Ignition
System (on previous page).
Try new spark plug(s).
Remove fl ywheel, inspect key, replace key if damaged.
Test for "Safety System Active" as described in step 1
of Test Ignition System (on previous page). Inspect
red 10 amp fuses. Replace fuse if found blown. If fuse
is OK, using a DVOM, attach black (-) lead of meter to
battery ground, key ON, test for voltage at 2 red 10
amp fuses. Battery voltage should be seen on both
sides of fuses. If voltage is found on 1 side of fuse
only, inspect for blown fuse or inspect fuse holder/
terminals for arcing or corrosion. If no voltage is seen
at any fuse, further electrical testing inspection is
required (application, key switch, ground connections,
etc.). Recheck position of ignition switch and check for
shorted kill lead.
Install new spark plug(s) and retest engine
performance.
Remove fl ywheel, inspect key, replace key if damaged.
Battery Size Recommendations
Temperature
Above 32°F (0°C)
0°F to 32°F (-18°C to 0°C)
-5°F to 0°F (-21°C to -18°C)
-10°F (-23°C) or below
If battery charge is insuffi cient to turn over engine,
recharge battery.
Battery Maintenance
Regular maintenance is necessary to prolong battery
life.
Battery Test
To test battery, follow manufacturer's instructions.
Battery Required
200 cca minimum
250 cca minimum
300 cca minimum
400 cca minimum
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