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4-CYCLE OVERHEAD VALVE ENGINES - Small Engine Discount

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FOUR <strong>CYCLE</strong> IGNITION TROUBLESHOOTING<br />

<strong>Engine</strong> Will<br />

Not Start<br />

<strong>Engine</strong> runs<br />

erratically or shuts<br />

off, restarts<br />

Check for spark<br />

Spark<br />

No Spark<br />

Check for the correct spark<br />

plug<br />

Check flywheel and key for<br />

damage or sheared key<br />

Spark<br />

Replace spark plug<br />

Isolate engine from<br />

equipment and repeat<br />

test<br />

No Spark<br />

Set proper air gap on<br />

ignition module<br />

Equipment problem,<br />

check switches, wiring<br />

and equipment controls<br />

<strong>Engine</strong> problem, check<br />

for shorts or grounds in<br />

wiring<br />

Test ignition module<br />

for intermittent or<br />

weak spark<br />

Check electric starter and<br />

battery if applicable<br />

Disconnect ignition<br />

ground-out wire at<br />

the igniton module &<br />

repeat test<br />

Check for proper air gap<br />

on ignition module<br />

and repeat test<br />

Check flywheel magnets<br />

for strength<br />

Test ignition module<br />

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