Test Equipment; Test Trigger; Ignition Module - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 430000 User Manual

Test Equipment

1. The Digital Multimeter #19390 is required to
test the ignition components (Figure 2).
NOTE: All ignition tests are performed with engine
NOT running.
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Figure 2

Test Trigger

1. Set the meter to the +))))) position (Diode
Test Position).
2. Attach a meter test lead to each trigger
terminal in the connector (Figure 3).
Figure 3
3. Meter should "Beep" once. If meter makes a
continuous tone or displays OL, trigger is
defective. Replace trigger.
4. Reverse test leads.
5. Meter should "Beep" once. If meter makes a
continuous tone or displays OL, trigger is
defective. Replace trigger.
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Ignition Module

Two different ignition modules are used. The test
specifications are different depending upon the
identifications number on the ignition module
(Figure 4).
Figure 4
1. Locate the identification number on the
ignition module.
2. Refer to correct figure for specifications.