Section V. TROUBLESHOOTING
Table 2-2. Troubleshooting
Section VI. RADIO INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION
rubber seal. Do not use sharp metal tools to install
2-10. General Methods Used to Attain Proper
rubber seals.
Suppression
( 1 ) Disconnect shielded ignition cables from
Essentially, suppression is attained by providing a
spark plugs (para a ).
low resistance path to ground stray currents.
(2) Unscrew cable connecting nuts from end
Methods used include shielding the ignition and
caps of magneto.
h i g h - f r e q u e n c y wires, grounding the frame with
(3) Remove four screws and external tooth lock
bonding straps, and using capacitors and resistors.
washers securing clips to engine.
2-11. Interference Suppression Components
(4) Tag each shielded ignition cable with the
The suppression components used on the generator
proper cylinder number to facilitate assembly. The
s e t consist of the shielded ignition cables, sup-
cable lengths differ.
pressor-type s p a r k p l u g s , a n d r a d i o s h i e l d e d
NOTE
magneto. Refer to figure 2-1 for location and
When connecting shielded ignition cables, make
replacement of suppression components.
sure the cylinder numbers and the end cap
numbers correspond.
2-12. Replacement of Suppression Components
Magneto.
c.
a. Spark Plugs. Remove and replace spark plugs
( 1 ) Refer to paragraph 2-36 and remove the
as described in paragraph 2-34.
magneto.
b. Shielded Ignition Cables.
(2) Refer to paragraph 2-36 and install the
NOTE
magneto.
Do not pull on cable or twist braided shielding.
Gently work cable from side to side and free the
