Connections For Engine Tests. Electronic Ignition Systems - Craftsman 161.210400 Owner's Manual

CONNECTIONS FOR ENGINE TESTS
ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEMS
Connect test leads as instructed on
previous page for BREAKER POINT
systemsand as illustrated below with
the following exception; See Test Number
15 far proper connection of the GREEN
clip.
Proceed with tests as outlined in this
manual--Oral fling those tests which
apply only to BREAKERPOINT SYSTEMS
Engine must be at operating temperature
before testing.
Always close starter shunt b6fore
starting engine.
SEE PAGE No. 6 FOR NUMBER IDENT-
IFICATION.
_PLUG WIRE TO BE
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JAWS MUST CLOSE SO UPPERAND LOWER
POLE PIECES TOUCH EACH OTHER
i
BLUE
RED
_LACK
CLAMP TACH PICK-UP MUST BE
CLOSE TO DISTRIBUTOR CAP AS
POSSIBLE
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IEEN
CLOSE STARTE_ SHUNT
FOR S TARTER AMPS
OPEN FOR C HARGING
AMPS _.__
See Test
Numbe r 1.5for
connection
)BLACK
DISTRIBUTOR
STRIBUTOR MAGNETIC
_ICK-UP CONNECTOR.
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GROUND
ON ENGINE
NUTS MUST
BE TIGHTENED WITH
EN A WRENCH.
THIS SCREW
STARTER AND ALTERNATOR