TM 5-3740-214-14
Table 5-3. Direct and General Support Maintenance Troubleshooting (Continued)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
ENGINE DOES NOT START BUT TURNS OVER (Continued)
(3)
If the coil is ok, go to Step 6b.
WARNING
DO NOT hold any ignition wires in your bare hands. You can be electrocuted. Use well insulated
tools to hold the wires.
b. Check the secondary coil winding.
Figure 5-32. Breaker Points
(1)
Remove the breaker point cover and jam the points open with a piece of cardboard.
(2)
Remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
(3)
Turn the ignition switch ON.
Figure 5-33. Spark Test
(4)
Hold the end of the spark plug wire about 3/16 inch (4.76 mm) from a grounded part of the
engine.
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