BOMBARDIER 1980 Shop Manual page 196

SECTION 04
SUB-SECTION 02, (ELECTRICAL TESTS)
BOMBARDIER IGNITION TESTER
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IGNITION TESTER
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GENERAL
The Bombardier ignition tester
IS
an electrical energy
measuring device capable of measuring the peak energy
output of a coil.
The tester is of solid state construction and performs as
a comparator. The correct value of energy output
IS
indicated in each test and is then compared with the
value taken from the engine being tested.
The energy output is verified by means of a 0-100 scale
on the tester. The greater the energy output. the greater
value Indication on the scale. The indication
IS
in the
form of an incandescent. lamp that lights when 1he scale
knob IS set at the position corresponding to the energy
output.
The tester has two input ranges selected by a toggle
switch. The LOW range IS sensitive to AC or OC
voltages from 0.5to 27 volts. The
HIGH
range is sensitive
to AC or DC voltages of from approximately 75 to 500
volts.
20
so
10
o
100
LOW@HIGH
TEST CONDITION
All tests are performed on the vehicle at cranking speed.
Vigorous cranking against compression causes the fly-
wheel to snap over. raising the output higher than by
cranking without compression, therefore. do not remove
spark plug.
Test values listed are taken against compression.
Always crank vigorously as In actuel starting.
Read all Instructions thoroughly and as you become
familiar with this test instrument it will be possible to
test a complete ignition system In a matter of mmutes.
Always proceed in the following order
1. Connect tester P and N clip leads as Illustrated
2. Follow test procedure sequence
3. After every test that lights the indicator lamp. reset
the indicator circuit by depressing the reset button.
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