I have JD 214 that I've replace coil, points spark plug,wire yet still getting no spark the mower just quit run inspection I found that the points was burnt and plastic where power attached was melted

It shouoldn't. You may have a bad ignition coil or coil wire problem.

Hi
Sounds like you will need to replace your coils. To check to make sure that the coils are the problem unplug the single wire comeing out the side of the engine and check for spark if still no spark it is the coils.

You are correct, you have a flywheel with magnets in, an electronic ignition unit which when the magnets pass the ignition unit core at speed energises and creates a spark via the plug, the earth wire simply takes the unit to ground and shuts off the spark, the unit you changed was it definetly an electronic unit or just a coil? if electronic and you are cranking the engine fast enough and have the plug well earted against the cylinder with the earth wire not connected it should spark.

do you have a bad wire or a bad wire going from the points to the coil

try running it with the gas cap loose the vent might be plugged

First off, I've never seen a breaker connected to the frame. They have two studs on them and they are wired in series with the circuit that they are designated to protect. Sometimes they do get warm because this is the way they work. If the circuit draws too much current, say due to a short, then the excessive current flow through the breaker heats it up to the point to where it "breaks". When it cools down, it resets. If the short circuit is still present, it'll simply heat up and "break" again. From what you've said, I'd suspect something to do with the fuel. It sounds like you're running out of fuel to the carb even though you may have a full tank of fuel. Try loosening the fuel caps as you may have a bad "vent" in the cap. If your bike as split tanks, the right side cap is the vented cap. Don't take the cap off or you may get a lap full of fuel. Just loosen up the caps and take it for a ride. If it does not quit, replace the cap. If it does quit, you've got to determine why. Carry an extra spark plug with you. When it quits, pull a spark plug wire and put the extra spark plug in the wire. Ground the plug to the cylinder head and spin the engine with the starter. Watch for the plug to spark. If it does not spark, you're losing ignition. If it does, you've got fuel problems.

Good Luck
Steve

yes it could very well be the coil. it most likly is. thanks jd

When it shuts down crack the fuel cap and listen for the woosh of a vacuum on the fuel tank. If you hear this, clean the pinhole vent in the fuel cap, or replace it. Being partially plugged would cause you to be starved for fuel and could explain your issue, and why it goes away after a period of time.
Regards, --W/D--

Hello Momtexas1:

>>Remove the Spark Plugs and Wrap the Threaded Section of the Plug with Wire, then Attach the Other End of the Wire to the Engine Block.
>>**First Make Sure the Plastic End that Snaps to the Plug is Allowing Current to the Plug. Use a Test Light or Multimeter and Check for Fire Behind this Connector (through the Large Rubber like Coil Lead to Plug) for Fire to the Plug whenever there is No Fire to the Plug.**
>>Once you are Sure the Coil Lead and Ends to the Plug are Not the Reason for No Fire to the Plug, then with the Plug Still Wired to the Engine and the Coil Lead Attached to the Plug; Remove the Coil Shut Off Wire at the Shut Off Switch.
>>Check for Fire. If No Fire, then Remove the Cut Off Wire from the Coil (removal of the blower housing required) and Check for Fire.
>>If the Spark Plugs are Firing with the Plugs Out and Properly Grounded to the Engine, then Replace the Plugs and Start the Engine.
>>Using an Insulated Plug Wire Puller, Pull the Plug Wire from 1 Cylinder. If the Engine Continuse to Run, then Replace the Plug Wire and Disconnect the Other Plug Wire. If the Engine Quits, then Replace the Other Cylinders Coil.
Send me the Model and Type or Spec Numbers Off the Engine and the Mower Model Numbers, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. The Engine Model Numbers May be Stamped Into the Blower Housing (metal engine cover) Above the Spark Plug. The Mower Model Numbers are Usually Located Under the Seat on a Sticker on the Body of the Mower.
>>Thanks.

Respectfully

John

I just switched the coils around. The other cylinder went dead, so I knew I had a bad coil. Replaced the coil and mower runs great.