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Table 5-3. Direct and General Support Maintenance Troubleshooting (Continued)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
THE ENGINE IS HARD TO START (Continued)
(3)
If the meter reads steadily above 40 k ohms, replace the wire and go to Step 5b.
(4)
Wiggle the wire back and forth. If the meter jumps up and down, there is a break in the wire.
Replace the wire and go to Step 3b.
b.
Start the engine.
(1)
If the engine starts without trouble, the problem is solved.
(2)
If the engine does not start, or if it is hard to start, go to Step 4.
Step 4.
Check the coil.
Figure 5-76. Engine Coil Location
a.
Check the coil visually.
(1)
If the coil is cracked or broken, replace it and go to Step 4e.
(2)
Remove the spark plug wire from the coil and check the connections for moisture.
If the
connections are wet, dry them and return the wire to the coil. Go to Step 4b.
(3)
If the coil is ok, go to Step 4e.
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