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Subsection
_ C-D IGNITION SYSTEM
GENERAL
The information in this subsection is concerned with troubleshooting the ignition system and replacement of the electrical components
TROUBLESHOOTING
GeneralA malfunction in the C-D ignition will result in engine missing, surging or not running at all These same symptoms can also be the result of insufficie:1t, contaminated or excessive fuelFirst determine that the cause of the problem is not the fuel system See the Troubleshooting Guide for the fuel system Test EquipmentTroubleshooting the C-D ignition system involves the use of special test equipment Figure 2
DESCRIPTION
The magneto capacitor discharge (C-D) igniton system consists of seven (7) major components: flywheel, C-D stator, trigger stator, throttle camCD module, coil (2 required), and spark plug, (2 required)
WARNING
FLYWHEEl
To avoid possible shock hazards, do not handle C-D modules or tester lead wires during tests
Preliminary TestThe preliminary test will determine if there is enough voltage present in the secondary wires to the spark plugs and if the plugs themselves are firing Proceed with test as follows :