Why does my Yamaha Timberwolf 250 have no spark?
Engine cranks fine, but no spark at the plug wire. I replaced the ignition coil thinking the primary coil was bad after measuring ohms with my tester….. No joy.
How can I tell if my ATV engine is sparking?
To quickly tell if your ATV is getting spark, remove the spark plug from the engine. Reinsert the plug back into the coil wire. Hold the electrodes of the spark plug close to the engine to ground it, and try starting the engine. If you see spark coming from the end of the spark plug, your ATV engine is getting spark.
What kind of spark does an ATV have?
If the spark is good, it will have a regular purple-blue color. If the spark is weak, the spark inside the tool will appear with yellow-red and a more inconsistent spark pattern. Now that you have verified there is no spark; it’s time to begin the actual troubleshooting. 2. Make sure the kill switch is on
Where can I buy a spark plug for my ATV?
If you find out you need to replace the spark plug, you can usually find them easily on Amazon here: ATV Spark Plug. If I have other parts to buy though, I like to use a more specialized store like LionParts, they have free shipping and a wide range of parts.
Engine cranks fine, but no spark at the plug wire. I replaced the ignition coil thinking the primary coil was bad after measuring ohms with my tester….. No joy.
To quickly tell if your ATV is getting spark, remove the spark plug from the engine. Reinsert the plug back into the coil wire. Hold the electrodes of the spark plug close to the engine to ground it, and try starting the engine. If you see spark coming from the end of the spark plug, your ATV engine is getting spark.
If the spark is good, it will have a regular purple-blue color. If the spark is weak, the spark inside the tool will appear with yellow-red and a more inconsistent spark pattern. Now that you have verified there is no spark; it’s time to begin the actual troubleshooting. 2. Make sure the kill switch is on
If you find out you need to replace the spark plug, you can usually find them easily on Amazon here: ATV Spark Plug. If I have other parts to buy though, I like to use a more specialized store like LionParts, they have free shipping and a wide range of parts.
How tall is a 1995 Yamaha Timberwolf 250?
Yamaha Timberwolf 250 Specification Engine Type 229.6cc air cooled SOHC four stroke Width 40.4″ Height 42.6″ Seat Height 30.7″ Ground Clearance 6.1″
What kind of engine does a Yamaha Timberwolf have?
The Yamaha Timberwolf is a 2×4 all-terrain vehicle — only the rear wheels receive drive power from the engine. The Yamaha Timberwolf 250 is equipped with an air-cooled four-stroke engine with an electric starter. However, on cold weather days the electric starter may not create enough spark to start the ATV.
How many ohms are in a Timberwolf 250?
I am getting .782 K Ohms for the stator and 980 K Ohms for the pickup coil. If I remember my high school math correctly that is 782 Ohms for the stator (some 260 ohms above spec) and 2,000,000 ohms (and climbing) for the pickup coil.