Search results

I got a new igniter and it restored spark but the mower would still not start. It was backfiring terribly through the carburetor which made us believe it was a sheared flywheel key affecting the timing. Unfortunately, it wasn't. It took a while to figure it out but on a whim, we put...

I tested the components this morning. The pulsers are good and the brand new igniter is bad. I tested about 15 of the 56 paths and not a single reading was in spec. I'll write the eBay seller and see if they'll send me a new one. Otherwise, I'll buy a new one. Thanks for the help!!

Thanks StarTech!!! I'll test them tomorrow. This igniter is new but that doesn't mean anything, does it? Could have failed already I guess. Thanks Jerry

I love a good electrical troubleshooting challenge but this one has got me stumped. I am working on a friend's John Deere with a Kawasaki FD611V-BS01 engine. This mower came to me with a no-start complaint that I identified as due to no spark on either cylinder. My experience with these...