Replacing The Spark Plug Cover; Dismantling - Husqvarna 545RX Workshop Manual

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Electrical system
Adjust the air gap.
Replacing the spark plug
cover
1. Insert the ignition cable through the
spark plug cover.
2. Make a hole in the ignition cable for
the ignition coil.
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3. Attach the ignition coil to the ignition
cable.
NOTE!
It is important that the tip of the ignition coil hits the centre of the ignition
cable to prevent sparking.

Dismantling

Dismantle the starter, air guide plate, cy-
linder cover, muffl er guard and the spark
plug.
Attach piston stop no. 521 54 83-01.
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Adjust the air gap as needed to the correct
value.
• Loosen the bolts.
• Position the feeler gauge and press the
ignition module against the fl ywheel.
• Tighten the bolts and check the air gap
again.
If the spark plug still does not fi re, the
ignition system should be replaced.
Replacing the spark plug
cover
1. Lubricate the ignition cable with a little
grease and thread it through the spark
plug cover.
2. Cut off a bit of the ignition cable (ap-
prox. 5 mm) and make a hole in the
cable for the ignition coil with the aid of
a pair of no. 502 50 06-01 pliers.
3. Attach the ignition coil to the igni-
tion cable and ensure that the wire is
folded along the cable.
4. Slide the ignition coil into the spark
plug cover.
Tips!
Spray silicone into the spark plug cover to
facilitate assembly before sliding the cable
in place.
Dismantling
Dismantle the starter, air guide plate, cy-
linder cover, muffl er guard and the spark
plug.
Fit piston stop no. 521 54 83-01 in the
spark plug hole.
NOTE!
Place the piston stop so it is
caught between the piston and the
cylinder head. Not so it sticks out
into the exhaust port.