No Spark Need Help

andysjackson

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I have a 1997 Force 40 the magnets came off of the flywheel and i replaced it and now there is no spark. can someone please help Thank You
 

pnwboat

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Re: No Spark Need Help

Make sure the kill switch is not engaged. This will prevent any spark. Also there's a good possibility that the broken magnets may have damaged the stator. The stator generates the voltage for the ignition system. You can check the stator windings with a meter.
 

andysjackson

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Re: No Spark Need Help

I have checked the kill switch and it is good,the stater does have little damage,I have bought a multimeter but not sure what to set the knob to or what readings i need, I really do apprieciate the help you are giving,if I could afford to have someone else fix it I would,but we cant so I try my best. Thank You very much
 

andysjackson

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Re: No Spark Need Help

Make sure the kill switch is not engaged. This will prevent any spark. Also there's a good possibility that the broken magnets may have damaged the stator. The stator generates the voltage for the ignition system. You can check the stator windings with a meter.

I have checked the kill switch and it is good,the stater does have little damage,I have bought a multimeter but not sure what to set the knob to or what readings i need, I really do apprieciate the help you are giving,if I could afford to have someone else fix it I would,but we cant so I try my best. Thank You very much
 
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