Static Ignition Test - BRP EVINRUDE E-TEC 115 HP 2011 Service Manual

Static Ignition Test

Perform the static ignition test using Evinrude
Diagnostics software and an inductive timing light.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT use a spark checker
tool. Radio Frequency 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 light pickup to the secondary cir-
cuit (spark plug lead) of the cylinder being tested.
Activate test and observe timing light strobe for
consistent flash.
IMPORTANT:
ing from wire if pickup does not read signal.
1. Timing light pick-up
Results:
No spark on one or more cylinders:
•
Inspect or replace spark plugs
•
Refer to Ignition Control Circuit Tests on
p. 81
•
Refer to Ignition Coil Tests on p. 81
Steady spark on all cylinders:
•
Refer to Running Ignition Tests on p. 80 and
DYNAMIC TESTS on p. 74.
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SYSTEM ANALYSIS
IGNITION OUTPUT TESTS
You may need to remove shield-
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