Deck 16: Ignition and Electric Starting Systems

Question 1

Cylinder number one always starts the firing order.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Higher octane gas is more easily ignited by the ignition system than lower octane fuel.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Electronic switching devices like Hall-effect sensors completely eliminate the need for ________.

A)ignition coils
B)pulse generators
C)breaker points
D)reluctors

Answer 3

B

Question 4

When the motorcycle is under a heavy load the ignition timing must be retarded.

Question 5

Older motorcycle ignition systems were equipped with a(n)________advance mechanism.

A)electronic
B)vacuum
C)centrifugal
D)manual

Question 6

High turbulence in the combustion chamber requires that ignition must be slightly retarded.

Question 7

In motorcycle ignition systems there are just two power sources, the battery or a(n)_________.

A)capacitor
B)AC generator
C)pulser coil
D)magnet

Question 8

Explain how the heat range of a spark plug is determined.

Question 9

The ignition timing marks are located on the  ______.

A)flywheel
B)camshaft
C)counter sprocket
D)connecting rod

Question 10

What are the three functions of the ignition system?

Question 11

The first set of windings in an ignition coil are called the ___________windings.

A)primary
B)secondary
C)induction
D)field

Question 12

What are two advantages of an AC powered ignition system over battery powered ignition system?

Question 13

How does higher RPM and increased turbulence in the combustion chamber affect ignition advance?

Question 14

A wasted spark ignition system fires the spark plug once per revolution.

Question 15

What advantage does a battery powered ignition system have over an AC powered ignition system?