I have no spark in either cylinders.This is the first time this argo wouldn't start.Anyone know what might be the problem? Coil?i cheeked the little fuses they seem fine.there are two little parts off of the coil ? any help would be great thanks :-)) Also if its the coil what type of coil should I get? thanks :-))turns over ok as well.how do you check or test the coil as well if that's the problem? Cheers!
Last edited by Mike; 03-30-2013 at 12:30 PM. Reason: moved thread from Argo forum to engine forum
Check your points, there is a link to a manual down this forum in a post called electrical output early 80's 8x8. Or near to that from feb..
"there are two little parts off of the coil ?"
What do you mean by that?
Did the engine sit for a long time or was it running and just stall?
Is it a 2 stroke with coils mounted on the outside?
Its unlikely that both coils would fail at the same time
Did you hear any backfire when it was running?
Could be a bad ignition switch or corroded points.
anyone know what type of condenser I need for an 84 17hp Koehler. I believe that's why I have no spark to my plugs because I did a test on it and read nothing so I believe this is my problem and need to replace it.Thanks kindly for any help on this Cheers :-))
Last edited by Mike; 03-31-2013 at 10:35 PM. Reason: moved thread from Argo forum to Engine forum and merged it with the existing thread on the same topic
it has one coil with two out puts 17 hp twin kohler and condenser and points off coil
where or what type of condenser do I need?
Try mfgsupply.com. I usually have some good luck with them and fast shipping.
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If you can give us the model # of your kohler 17 hp engine it would help.
The service manuals are here : Kohler Engines: Owners and Service Manuals: Manuals and Maintenance
The coil on the kt model has a + terminal on the coil from the keyswitch.
Test for 12v there when the key is in the run position .
Other models have different ignition systems so we really need to know the model # you have.
model is KT17
also I was wrong its a 1983 kohler kt17 hp
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