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oneputt


Location: Central PA
Joined: Mar 17, 2005
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How do I check the spark?
Original Message   Mar 27, 2005 7:45 pm
How can properly check the spark on a lawn mower engine. I used to just hold on and pull and if I got a jolt it was ok, but I really want to check to see if there might be a more accurate test. Someone had suggested holding the lead a 1/4 inch from the crankcase and look for a blue spark.

Thanks,

Oneputt  

This message was modified Mar 27, 2005 by oneputt


Lawn-Boy Silver Pro 6.5hp, Murray 20" 5.5hp mower, NOMA 1.6hp cultivator, Ryobi 31cc trimmer, Weedeater trimmer, Honda HS621 snow blower
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robmints


Joined: May 13, 2003
Points: 4691

Re: How do I check the spark?
Reply #2   Mar 27, 2005 8:52 pm
Maybe Link?



SP,
Does it look lik this?

The one I use looks like a pen with a section the shape of the wire cut out of it. But it takes two hands.
spottedpony


Joined: Aug 23, 2004
Points: 301

Re: How do I check the spark?
Reply #3   Mar 27, 2005 8:56 pm
Rob

thats very similar to the one i use

robmints


Joined: May 13, 2003
Points: 4691

Re: How do I check the spark?
Reply #4   Mar 27, 2005 8:57 pm
SP,
Don't ask, I have no idea.

I'm glad to hear the testers work well though.
oneputt


Location: Central PA
Joined: Mar 17, 2005
Points: 4

Re: How do I check the spark?
Reply #5   Mar 27, 2005 10:44 pm
Thanks guys.....you've saved my last frazzed nerve....

Lawn-Boy Silver Pro 6.5hp, Murray 20" 5.5hp mower, NOMA 1.6hp cultivator, Ryobi 31cc trimmer, Weedeater trimmer, Honda HS621 snow blower
pecanmanwill


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Re: How do I check the spark?
Reply #6   Mar 28, 2005 6:55 am
Oneputt---The best way I have found is with a Spark Tester.  They can be bought at most any shop.  They do a much better job than holding the plug wire plus much more comfortable.  Hope this helps and may God bless you--Will

Will--sometimes called pecanmanwill
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