Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Hds 2135 cub cadet

Question
How do I get to the coil and what do I need to take off to get to it I have no spark

Answer
You have to remove the top plastic/metal engine cover to access the ignition module.

You can perform a similar test without removing any parts if you know what to look for.  The best way to check the ignition module is to start by isolating it from the rest of the mower wiring harness;  this will tell you if you have a safety switch or ignition module problem.

On the engine, you will find a few wires.  Some will be for the charging system and carburetor fuel shut-off solenoid.  There is usually a single wire for the engine ignition module shut-off circuit.  This wire and or connector is usually a push-on spade terminal or a single nut holding the wire on to a terminal.  If you dis-connect this wire it isolates the rest of the wire harness from the mower.  Check for spark with this wire dis-connected.  If you have spark with this wire dis-connected then you know your ignition module is functioning properly and you have a safety switch problem.

I have done this on many mowers and it saves a lot of time as not parts have to be removed to determine if the ignition module is working properly.

Eric