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250B17F SERIES OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

IGNITION EXCITERMAINTENANCE PRACTICES

1. Replacement (See Figure 201, 740000)
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH IS OFF BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK
IGNITER OR SPARK IGNITER LEAD ASSEMBLY AS DANGEROUSLY HIGH
VOLTAGES MAY BE PRESENT. ALLOW FIVE MINUTES AFTER OPERATION FOR
ELECTRICAL DISSIPATION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY.
A. Removal
(1) Disconnect the electrical leads from the exciter.
(2) Remove the two bolts which secure the start counter mounting bracket to the gearbox.
(3) Remove the ignition exciter, start counter, and bracket by removing the three nuts and two
washer.
B. Installation
(1) Install serviceable exciter on the gearbox. Retain at each end with a washer and nut. Do not
install the forward nut at this time. Tighten nuts to 3040 lb in. (3.94.5 N.m).
(2) Place the start counter and bracket on the exciter forward mounting stud. Secure the bracket
to the gearbox with two bolts. Install the nut on the exciter forward mounting stud. Tighten the
nut and bolts to 3540 lb in. (3.94.5 N.m).
(3) Place the start counter black lead on the exciter input terminal. Place the seal lug on the input
terminal and retain with a washer and nut. Tighten nut to 812 lb in. (0.901.36 N.m).
(4) Install the igniter lead. Tighten coupling nut to 5070 lb in. (5.67.9 N.m).
2. Inspection/Check (Exciter removed from engine)
A. Connect a known satisfactory lead and spark igniter of the type used on the engine to the ignition
exciter.
CAUTION: DO NOT ENERGIZE IGNITION EXCITER IF SPARK IGNITER AND LEAD ARE
DISCONNECTED.
B. Apply 28 volts dc to the input terminal of the ignition exciter using a minimum wire size of 16 gage
(12.95 mm). Observe firing. If a repetitive spark rate of less than 6 sparks per second is observed,
replace the ignition exciter.
C. Apply 14 volts dc to the input of the ignition exciter if there is any question about its operation. The
spark rate should not be less than three sparks per second and should be uniform.

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