QuestionQUESTION: hey john i talked to u yesterday about john deere gx75 mower not starting.it has a kawasaki fc290v and u said to check flywheel key i did and it was fine.i was looking more into checking and it seems like it ain't getting enough spark i took spark plug out and put against metal and it doesn't spark i even holded it in my hand and it won't shock it has a primary terminal i took it off and tried starting but it still won't and please tell me what size of wire do u use to make jumper wires thanks john for all that u do.
ANSWER: Hello Again Andy:
I have Jumpers Made Up in the 10, 12, 14 , and 16 gauge Wire. The 12 or 14 Gauge Wire will Work for your Application. If you have Removed the Shut Off Wire from the Igniter and the Plug Still Doesn't Fire, then Replace the Igniter. Usually the Igniter is the Cause for No Fire at the Plug if the Engine Shut Off Wire is Disconnected from the Igniter. Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require more Assistance.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
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QUESTION: thanks for the help john i have another question yall talk about checking stuff with multimeter what is the basic way yall do this.and test lights how do u use them.
Answer Hello Again Andy:
No Worries. A Multi-meter is a Basic Tool in the Shop for Checking Continuity and Voltage of an Electrical System. When the Multi-meter is Set to OHMS, you can Check a Wire and Ensure there are No Breaks or Grounds and Ensure the Wire is Good to Carry Current. When Set to 12VDC you can Check the Amount of Voltage that the Wire has on it at the Time the Reading is Taken (ie. 6VDC, 8VDC, 11.5VDC ect). This is True for the 110/120VDC Setting on the Multi-meter if Checking House Current. Just Remember that ANY Voltage Even 12VDC will Shock you. The Higher the Voltage the Worse the Shock. I Rarely Use the Test Light Anymore since the Multi-meter Shows How Much Voltage is On the Wire and a Test Light Simply Shows that Current is On the Line and Doesn't Show How Much Voltage. It is Used to Verify that DC Current is Traveling the Wire Only. NOT HOW MUCH VOLTAGE IS TRAVELING THE WIRE. A Test Light is Used for DC Voltage ONLY. Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require to Pick my Brain Some More. LOL Have a Great Day. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
Hello Again Andy:
No Worries. Anytime I can Assist you Just give me a Holler. Till Next Time. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours and May All your Mechanical Problems be SMALL ONES.
Good Luck and Best Wishes
Respectfully
John
