INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9
TROUBLESHOOTING
After installing the Ignition System, if the craft fails to start, check the installation procedure for
any missed steps. If everything checks correctly, inspect the following:
1. Check the battery to make sure it is fully charged and properly connected. Also make
sure the terminal connections are clean and tight.
2. Make sure there are no loose wire connections. All connections should be free of rust,
paint or other debris.
3. Visually check the connections to the coil. See Figure 2 or Figure 3. The Black Ring Lug
Wire must be connected directly to the engine. Do not connect any test equipment, test
lights, etc. to the coil wires.
4. Check the Ignition's heavy Red wire for 12 volts. If 12 volts is not there, check the
connections or battery condition.
5. Check for 12 volts on the Violet wire of the Ignition when the ignition on/off switch is in the
ON position.
6. Check the craft's safety lanyard for proper operation.
7. Check the programming switch S4 of switch 3. Timing check - ignition operate position
(Off).
8. If the engine is running and the LED is blinking at a rate of once per second, an input
channel/trigger pickup problem exists. If the LED is blinking at a rate of 2 times per second
when the engine is below 3000 rpm, there is a low battery, or a bad battery connection to
the ignition.
If there is still a problem present after checking all of the above steps, continue with the
following diagnostic procedures.
TESTING THE IGNITION FOR SPARK
After checking the wiring thoroughly with the Troubleshooting Check List and schematic on
pages 2 & 3 of the instructions, test the Ignition to make sure that it is sparking. If the ignition
produces a spark in this test, then it can be assumed that the ignition is functioning properly.
To check for spark, follow this procedure:
1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the Off position.
2. Remove the spark plug, then connect the spark plug wires to the plugs and position
them so you can observe the spark jumping the plug gap. The plugs must be grounded.
3. Unplug the 6 pin connector to the pickup assembly.
4. Turn the ignition switch On. Do Not attempt to crank the engine.
Note: Make sure S3 of switch 1 is Off (Elec Start On) to get an immediate spark.
5. Take a short length of wire and jump the two same color wires from the 6 pin connector
together, then release them quickly several times. When you do this, a spark should jump
the spark plug gap. Repeat this procedure for the other 2 pairs of pickup wires.
6. If there is no spark on one of the two or one of the three coils, then the coil pack is bad.
7. If there is no spark, substitute another ignition coil and repeat the test.
TESTING THE TRIGGER PICKUP
After checking the Ignition Module, you can test the operation of the trigger pickup.
Note: The trigger pickup 6 pin connector must be connected at this time.
1. The Ignition's Red wire should be disconnected from the battery or starter solenoid while
turning the engine by hand. Turn the ignition switch to the On position. NOTE: This can be
left connected if - the timing check switch, S3 of switch 1, is moved to the LED operate
position. (The switch must be in the LED position to check pickups or timing.)
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2. While observing the LED on the side of the ignition, rotate the crankshaft by hand. When
the pickup and the magnet on the flywheel line up, the LED should illuminate.
3. If the LED lights, the trigger pickup is operating properly. If the LED does not light when
switch 3, S4 is on, check the air gap between the pickup and the flywheel magnet. It
should be .050" - .094". If the air gap is correct, the trigger pickup is at fault.
NOTE: Timing setup switch S4 must be in LED operation position
