toro snowblower no spark

[brent1050]

Hello guys,need some help diagnosing a no spark condition.this is a toro snowblower model#38130,its an older one with points and condenser.Today I replaced those 2 parts,I set the gap at .020 as recommended.Also checked the start-stop switch but cannot get any spark. Btw I double checked my gap made sure I did it properly....still no spark.thanks in advance for any help,5-8 inches of snow tomorrow. Brent

 

[KennyV]

Check the Point gap to see that it actually opens.... and that it will close.
Also check the condenser, if it is shorted out it will not work.... :smile:KennyV

 

[briggs]

i put money on the condenser

 

[bwdbrn1]

New spark plug too?

 

[brent1050]

Check the Point gap to see that it actually opens.... and that it will close.
Also check the condenser, if it is shorted out it will not work.... :smile:KennyV

How do you check condenser?... Point gap does open and close as it should. What about the coil? I know they don't go bad very often but hate to buy one if that is not the problem. Need help its snowing like crazy!! Thanks Brent

 

[KennyV]

How do you check condenser?...

Brent...
The easiest check is with an ohm meter (DVOM) A condenser (capacitor) should measure an Open with your ohm meter... :smile:KennyV