Testing The Igniter - Westerbeke 8.0KW-60Hz Service Manual

TESTING THE IGNITER
DESCRIPTION
Prepare the wiring as shown so electric current will flow in
the ignition coil.
Place the tip of a screwdriver close to the center of the pick-
up coil of the igniter to see if sparks occur. If sparks occur,
the igniter is good.
A
CAUTION:
Never bring
a
magnet near the center
of the pick·up coil.
00 not mix up the wire connections to tenninals Band
C
as
that would damage the igniter.
If the distributor Is operated with the extemal resister
left shorted, the Igniter and coil will overheat.
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IGNITER
GROUND
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THE CASE
IGNITION
COIL
3-WIRE
GAP (10MM)
TESTING DIAGRAM