Static Ignition Test - Evinrude E-Tec 40 HP Service Manual

Static Ignition Test

Perform the static ignition test using Evinrude
Diagnostics software and an inductive timing light.
DO NOT
IMPORTANT:
using Diagnostic Power Supply Tool, P/N 587005,
with internal 9 volt batteries only. This will produce
false results. Refer to Communication on p. 63.
DO NOT use a
IMPORTANT:
tool. Ra dio Frequ ency Interference (RFI) gener-
ated by the arcing current can cause erratic EMM
operation.
The outboard must NOT be running and the emer-
gency stop switch lanyard must be installed.
Static Tests Screen
Connect timing ligh t pickup to the secondary cir-
cuit (spark plug lead) of the cylinder being tested.
Activate test an d observe timing light strobe for
consistent flash.
perform st atic te sts
spark checker
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IGNITION OUTPUT TESTS
This test is operating the ig nition
IMPORTANT:
coil with 12 V battery power on the system voltage
(55 V) circuit. An inductive probe with low sensitiv-
ity may not be able to detect the signal.
2
1. Timing light pick-up
2. Spark plug lead
Results:
No spark on one or more cylinders:
Inspect or replace spark plugs
•
Refer to Ignition Control Circuit Tests on
•
p. 83
Refer to Ignition Coil Tests on p. 83
•
Steady spark on all cylinders:
Refer to Running Ignition Tests on p. 82 and
•
DYNAMIC TESTS on p. 76.
SYSTEM ANALYSIS
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