TM 9-2815-205-34
(2) Ignition coil and igniter
NOTE
Ensure high tension wire used
for testing is in good condition.
(a) Connect high tension lead (19) to
ignition coil (5) and fuel igniter (20).
(b) Connect air heater assembly (21) and
ignition coil (5) to common ground
(22)
.
WARNING
Do not touch ignition coil or
air heater assembly while
performing test. High volt-
age is present and personal
injury may result.
CAUTION
•
Do not apply voltage to ignition
coil unless coil is connected to
air heater assembly. Ground
coil and air heater assembly.
•
Connect positive lead to pin (A)
and negative lead to pin (B) or
damage to coil will result.
(c)
(d)
(e)
Connect a 24 V dc power source to
power input side of ignition coil (5).
Observe electric arc between fuel
igniter (20) and wire (23). A steady or
intermittent (about ten pulses a
second) arc with a popping noise
indicates a good coil and igniter.
Disconnect power source and then
disconnect leads from coil (5).
Remove high tension lead (19) from
coil and fuel igniter (20).
Disconnect air heater assembly (21)
and ignition coil (5) from common
ground (22).
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