McCulloch T22LS Workshop Manual page 11

Electrical system
When no spark is obtained, dismantle the
short-circuit cable from the ignition switch.
Still no spark?
Check that the short-circuit cable is not
broken by using an Ohmmeter.
Still no spark?
Check the ignition cable's connection to
the spark plug cover.
Use pliers no 502 50 06-01 to make a hole
in the ignition cable.
502 50 06-01
Attach the ignition coil to the ignition
cable.
It there is still no spark even now, then
separate the short-circuit cables.
If the plug now sparks, the fault is either
in the ignition switch or the short-circuit
cable.
Change the switch as needed and check
to see if the cable insulation is damaged.
See also the "Throttle handle" section in
chapter 2, Fuel system.
Still no spark?
Check the spark plug connection.
Remove the spark plug cover and make
sure the ignition cable is not damaged.
Remove a section of cable if required to
make proper contact with the connection
coil.
When a section of the ignition lead has
been cut off, it helps to use the pliers no.
502 50 06-01 to make a hole in the ignition
cable to fi t the ignition coil.
NOTE!
It is important that the tip of the
contact coil hits the centre of the
ignition cable to prevent sparking.
Attach the ignition coil to the ignition cable
and ensure that the wire is folded along
the cable.
Slide the ignition coil into the spark plug
cover.
TIP!
Lubricate the hole in the spark plug cover
so that it is easier to slide in the ignition
coil.
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