StvKB Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 Just finished installing a stens ignition module on my 16 HP Briggs and it fired right up and runs smooth. I had B&S repolarize the flywheel. This is on my simplicity 7116 sovereign. Only problem is now the ignition switch does not turn off the engine, I have to give it full choke to kill the engine. The old points are now nonfunctional, so what do I need to do to get the ignition switch to shut down the engine? Thanks in advance.
BLT Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 You tie the black ignition wire to the same coil wire that module is connected to.
RayS Posted June 21, 2014 Posted June 21, 2014 If you sent the flywheel in to be repolarized. You could have replaced the magneto for the Magnetron electronic coil. Then you wouldn`t have need the Stens Mega Fire, but the Mega Fire is cheaper.
StvKB Posted June 21, 2014 Author Posted June 21, 2014 My simplicity is product #1690569 an older model that used a black kill wire that went from the ignition switch to a connection on top of the points cover box, it provided a ground when the key was turned to the off position. Not 100% sure of this as I am not where the tractor is currently, otherwise I could test it with a continuity meter. Are you saying to connect this kill wire to the wire that comes from the magneto area and also connects to the ignition module? Are you sure this will not fry anything? I can post a pic later if this would help? Thanks
RayS Posted June 21, 2014 Posted June 21, 2014 That is correct. There is a kill wire from the magneto, the switch and the extra wire from the Mega fire, hook them together or to a terminal block. It will ground out and shut the motor off.. The Stens Mega Fire II should have that information in the instructions sheet sent with it. I Know the Rotary Nova II does. They are both produced in the same sweat shop in China. Oh, and they are better than the OEM points.
StvKB Posted June 22, 2014 Author Posted June 22, 2014 Did as you said and it works correctly. Amazed at how little cranking is needed to start with the Mega-fire ignition. Many Thanks!
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