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PH3300i SM, Rev. 2017-01-20
4.4.1 Checking for Spark
Don’t pull the recoil starter or turn the ignition switch to START while touching
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the high tension wire (spark plug wire).
1. Fill the oil reservoir to the correct operational level.
2. Pull off the spark plug cap and remove the spark plug using a spark plug wrench.
3. Inspect the spark plug color and deposits (section 3.6). Clean or replace plug, as necessary
before checking spark. Make sure you are using an F7RTC or equivalent spark plug.
4. Install the spark plug into the plug cap.
5. Attach a ground wire between the engine block and the negative (-) electrode (the steel body
of the spark plug) (Fig.17).
6. Crank the engine over using the ignition key and watch the spark plug gap for signs of spark.
A healthy ignition system will produce a spark as shown in (Fig. 18).
7. If there is no spark, or a weak spark; continue following the ignition troubleshooting flowchart.
Ground Wire
Fig. 18
Fig. 17