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oneputt

Location: Central PA
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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.

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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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oneputt

Location: Central PA
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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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