Piper SARATOGA PA-32-301 Maintenance Manual page 509

PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-32-301/301T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CHART 7401. TROUBLESHOOTING (MAGNETO)
Cause Trouble
Remedy
Failure of engine to start.
Defective spark plugs.
Clean and adjust or replace
spark plugs.
Defective ignition wire.
Defective battery.
Improper operation of
magneto breaker.
Check with electric tester and
replace defective
ires.
Replace with charged battery.
Check points. Check internal
timing of magnetos.
Failure of engine to idle
properly.
Low power and uneven
running.
Faulty ignition system.
Defective spark plugs.
Check entire ignition system.
Clean and gap or replace
spark plugs.
Magneto breaker points not
working properly.
Defective ignition wire.
Clean points. Check internal
timing of magnetos.
Check wire with electric
tester. Replace defective wire.
Defective spark
nal connectors.
plug termi-
Failure of engine to
de elop full power.
Faulty ignition.
Replace connectors on spark
plug wire.
Tighten all connections.
Check system with tester.
Check ignition timing.
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Issued: January 2. 1980
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