Service Manual

GR 800/1000/1010/1600/1610/2000/2600

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Electrical System

Igniter (Kawasaki Engine on Machine with Serial Number Below 60465)

The igniter consists of transistorized circuitry that con-

trols the firing sequence of the spark plug in conjunction

with the ignition coil. Mounted on the engine block, the

igniter casing is grounded directly to the engine. A single

black wire makes a circuit from the igniter to the primary

of the ignition coil.

1. Park mower on a level surface. Make sure engine

is OFF.

2. Remove black wire from the bottom of the igniter.

3. Use a digital multimeter set to the ohms scale; take

internal resistance of the igniter.

A. Contact black (−) test lead to the igniter mount-

ing screw (ground).

B. Contact red (+) test lead to the terminal from

which the black wire was removed.

C. The internal resistance should be about 7.8 to

8.1 KΩ.

4. If the internal resistance value is not within specifi-

cation, replace igniter with a new one. Reconnect black

lead.

A. Try starting the engine.

B. If the engine does not start, replace the ignition

coil.

5. If the internal resistance value is within specifica-

tion, test the ignition coil.

1. Ground 2. Wire connector

Figure 5