Troubleshooting - Tecumseh TC 200 Technician's Handbook

IGNITION TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Runs Erratically
Engine Will Not Start
Or Shuts Off, Restarts
Check For Spark
SPARK
NO SPARK
Check flywheel for damaged
Replace spark plug
or sheared key
Isolate engine and repeat
test
Set proper air gap on solid
NO SPARK
SPARK
state module
Engine problem, check for
Equipment problem, check
shorts or grounds in wiring
switches, wiring and
equipment controls
Test solid state module for
intermittent or weak spark
Disconnect ignition cut-off
wire at the solid state
module and repeat test
Fuel system problem -
see Chapter 3 -

"Troubleshooting"

Check for proper air gap on
solid state module and
repeat test
Check flywheel magnets for
strength
Test solid state module
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