Ignition system

[Aggie2012]

Would some of the fine gentlemen on this forum be able to explain how this ignition works?

It's from an 015l.

I tore it down to here and don't know what to do. I've seen updates for this old style ignition but it sparks just fine.
However, I have to use the choke to kill the engine.

It seems much more complicated than the new saws that only use a coil.

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[Terry Syd]

Just an old style points ignition system. If it is sparking just fine, then the problem is not in the ignition system itself (corroded contacts, blown capacitor) - it is in the grounding out of that system when you hit the kill button/switch.

Find the kill switch and work your way back, maybe there is a break in the wire or the switch is corroded.

 

[tree monkey]

the spring in the switch grounds the wire to the case. the case is corroded, scrape the case where the spring makes contact. you may need to clean the spring.

 

[Aggie2012]

I sure appreciate yalls help.
I will try cleaning up the area around the switch and wire. It was working fine up until last weekend so I'm hoping it may be as simple as that.

-Travis


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[Fish]

The black slide just depesses the spring to touch a nub, which grounds the ignition out{If memory serves me correct}. Just buff all of the parts with emory cloth.

 

[Poleman]

You'll be GOLDEN if you follow these FINE GENTLEMENS advice!!! It's in the stitch!!

 

[Aggie2012]

Thank you sirs for shedding some light on this. I am quite "green" yet. I will be sure to let y'all know the outcome when I get back to it on Saturday.


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[Poleman]

Lots of GOOD advice and people on here.... stick around and you won't be "green" for long!!!