Spark Plug Boot / Ignition Lead - Stihl MS 200 Service Manual

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While using the ZAT 3, hold it only
by the handle (4) or position it in a
safe place. Keep fingers or other
parts of your body at least 1 cm
away from the spark windown (3),
high voltage connection (2), ground
connection (5) and the ground
terminal (1).
High voltage – risk of electric shock.
– Crank the engine quickly with the
rewind starter and check spark in
the tester's window (3).
The engine may start and
accelerate during the test.
If a spark is visible, the ignition
system is in order.
If no spark is visible in the
window (3), check the ignition
system with the aid of the
troubleshooting chart, b 9.6
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9.3 Spark Plug Boot / Ignition
Lead
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– Pull the boot off the spark plug.
: Use suitable pliers to pull the leg
spring out of the spark plug boot.
– Unhook the leg spring from the
ignition lead.
– Pull the boot off the ignition lead.
It is advisable to install a new
ignition lead to ensure that the leg
spring is firmly seated.
– Use a pointed tool to pierce the
center of the new ignition lead's
insulation, about 15 mm from the
end of the lead.
: Pinch the hook of the leg spring
into the center of the lead (arrow).
– Coat the inside of the spark plug
boot with STIHL Press Fluid,
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: Hold the ignition lead and leg
spring together and push them
into the spark plug boot.
: Make sure the leg spring (arrow)
locates properly inside the spark
plug boot.
MS 200, MS 200 T