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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairBriggs & Stratton Generator Not Starting? Ignition Coil 591459
Briggs & Stratton Generator Not Starting? Ignition Coil 591459
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$56.99Estimated Savings
$112.5006:43
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the ignition coil for Briggs and Stratton small engines commonly found in generators. The most common reason for replacing the ignition coil is when the engine won’t start and testing proves the ignition coil to be at fault.
All of the information in this ignition coil replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Briggs & Stratton, Toro, Lawn Boy, Craftsman, Wheel Horse
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, 5/16” socket, 10mm socket, pliers, flat-head bit, E5 external Torx bit, needle-nose pliers, marker, 9/32” socket, business card
All of the information in this ignition coil replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Briggs & Stratton, Toro, Lawn Boy, Craftsman, Wheel Horse
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, 5/16” socket, 10mm socket, pliers, flat-head bit, E5 external Torx bit, needle-nose pliers, marker, 9/32” socket, business card
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the ignition coil on your engine first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Now use a 5/16th inch socket to remove the mounting screws securing the air filter cover.
4
Pull the cover and filter off.
5
Place the choke lever in the “choke” position then pull the lever up to remove.
6
Next, detach the breather tube from the filter housing.
7
Now use a 10 mm socket to remove the mounting nuts securing the housing.
8
Pull the housing off of the mounting posts and move it out of the way.
9
Next, use the 10 mm socket to remove the bolts securing the right side of the starter housing.
10
Loosen the bolt and nut on the left side to allow the plastic shield to be removed.
11
Use an e-5 external torx bit to unthread the mounting stud.
12
Now use the torx bit to loosen the carburetor mounting posts.
13
Pull the carburetor forward to give yourself enough room to remove the starter housing.
14
Disconnect the ignition coil wire.
15
Confirm that the flywheel magnets are rotated out of the way then use a 9/32nd inch socket to remove the mounting screws securing the old ignition coil.
16
Pull the old coil free.
17
Prepare the new ignition coil for installation by transferring the spark plug boot and sleeve from the old coil to the new one.
18
Now position the new coil on the engine and thread the mounting screws loosely.
19
Now pull the coil back and tighten the screws.
20
Insert the provided measurement card between the coil and flywheel then rotate the flywheel so the magnets align with the coil.
21
Loosen the screws to align the coil the correct distance from the flywheel.
22
Re-tighten the screws and remove the measurement card.
23
Connect the wire to the new coil.
24
Now reposition the starter housing.
25
Push the carburetor back and tighten the mounting posts.
26
Rethread the mounting stud.
27
Reposition the plastic shield and tighten the nut and bolt to secure.
28
Replace the bolts to secure the right side of the starter housing.
29
Realign the air filter housing. and replace the mounting nuts to secure.
30
Reattach the breather tube to the filter housing.
31
Make sure the choke shaft is in the “choke” position then push the choke lever into place.
32
Reposition the air filter and cover and replace the mounting screws to secure.
33
Attach the wire and boot to the spark plug and the engine should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the ignition coil for Briggs and Stratton small engines commonly found in generators. The most common reason for replacing the ignition coil is when the engine won’t start and testing proves the ignition coil to be at fault.
All of the information in this ignition coil replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Briggs & Stratton, Toro, Lawn Boy, Craftsman, Wheel Horse
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, 5/16” socket, 10mm socket, pliers, flat-head bit, E5 external Torx bit, needle-nose pliers, marker, 9/32” socket, business card
All of the information in this ignition coil replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Briggs & Stratton, Toro, Lawn Boy, Craftsman, Wheel Horse
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, 5/16” socket, 10mm socket, pliers, flat-head bit, E5 external Torx bit, needle-nose pliers, marker, 9/32” socket, business card
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the ignition coil on your engine first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Now use a 5/16th inch socket to remove the mounting screws securing the air filter cover.
4
Pull the cover and filter off.
5
Place the choke lever in the “choke” position then pull the lever up to remove.
6
Next, detach the breather tube from the filter housing.
7
Now use a 10 mm socket to remove the mounting nuts securing the housing.
8
Pull the housing off of the mounting posts and move it out of the way.
9
Next, use the 10 mm socket to remove the bolts securing the right side of the starter housing.
10
Loosen the bolt and nut on the left side to allow the plastic shield to be removed.
11
Use an e-5 external torx bit to unthread the mounting stud.
12
Now use the torx bit to loosen the carburetor mounting posts.
13
Pull the carburetor forward to give yourself enough room to remove the starter housing.
14
Disconnect the ignition coil wire.
15
Confirm that the flywheel magnets are rotated out of the way then use a 9/32nd inch socket to remove the mounting screws securing the old ignition coil.
16
Pull the old coil free.
17
Prepare the new ignition coil for installation by transferring the spark plug boot and sleeve from the old coil to the new one.
18
Now position the new coil on the engine and thread the mounting screws loosely.
19
Now pull the coil back and tighten the screws.
20
Insert the provided measurement card between the coil and flywheel then rotate the flywheel so the magnets align with the coil.
21
Loosen the screws to align the coil the correct distance from the flywheel.
22
Re-tighten the screws and remove the measurement card.
23
Connect the wire to the new coil.
24
Now reposition the starter housing.
25
Push the carburetor back and tighten the mounting posts.
26
Rethread the mounting stud.
27
Reposition the plastic shield and tighten the nut and bolt to secure.
28
Replace the bolts to secure the right side of the starter housing.
29
Realign the air filter housing. and replace the mounting nuts to secure.
30
Reattach the breather tube to the filter housing.
31
Make sure the choke shaft is in the “choke” position then push the choke lever into place.
32
Reposition the air filter and cover and replace the mounting screws to secure.
33
Attach the wire and boot to the spark plug and the engine should be ready for use.
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Ignition Coil
$56.99
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