Kill switch connection to ignition coil

dbeetcher

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I'm troubleshooting a Toro 6.5hp Recyler lawn mower (Tecumseh engine LV195XA-362089E). I have traced the problem to the ignition coil. In the course of troubleshooting, I started wondering where exactly the kill switch wire is connected into the ignition coil internal components. I suspect that the kill switch is grounding the primary coil winding, but I'm just guessing. Does anyone know what part of the ignition coil is grounded by the kill switch? A simple drawing (or a link to a drawing) would be helpful too!
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DanB
 

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Grounds primary winding like you said. Unplug the wire from the ignition and then check for spark to confirm bad coil before replacing.
 

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Thanks for the reply and advice.
Removed wire, still no spark. New spark plug. I measured resistance from spark plug lead to coil ground = 2.83k and measured from spark plug lead to kill switch terminal on coil = 3.21k, and measured from coil kill switch lead to coil ground = 375 ohm.
DanB
 
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