Ignition System
SYMPTOM
CHECKS
Faulty stop circuit - see Test 2 -
stop Circuit Test, this section
Faulty ignition system -
see Ignition System Performance
Testing, this section
Faulty spark plug(s) -
See Section 2
lncorrect ignition timing or
carburetor synchronization -
See Section 2
Starting System
SYMPTOM
CHECKS
Blown fuse
Faulty main key switch
Not in Neutral,
defective Neutral switch
Faulty battery, starter solenoid/
starter motor cable
Faulty starter solenoid
Faulty starter motor:
- Faulty brushes
- Damaged pinion assembly
1-/ 2-Cylinder
Wilt not start
Cranks but
and pops or
will not start
backfi res
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Will not crank
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Starts but
Low or high
stops
speed miss
immediately
top end RPM
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Poor accel-
Engine will
eration, low
not shut
off
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