John Deere 345, 285, LX187, LX188 Ignition Coils, Spark Plug Caps; Kawasaki FD590V & other V-twin

This DIY video shows how to troubleshoot, test and replace the ignition coils, spark plug caps, and spark plugs on the Kawasaki V-twin engines, including the FD590V, FD440V, FD501D, FD501V, and FD611V. Check the Pinned Comment or below for Timestamps, Part Numbers, and Torque Values:

00:24 Diagnostics - poor engine performance, especially with PTO engaged
02:36 Diagnostics - checklist of items and method
03:45 Check spark with a spark tester (Lisle 20610)

05:44 Start repair - remove the spark plug (new plugs are NGK
BMR6A)
06:24 Remove the coil (8mm)
07:28 Remove the spark plug cap from the coil wire (turn
counterclockwise)

09:07 Repair option for some conditions
10:01 Bench testing the coil and spark plug cap

13:08 FSM Slide image of the Bench Test Procedure
14:58 FSM Slide images of Ignition System Circuit Diagram

15:05 New parts on the bench:
Coils: Kawasaki 21121-2083
Caps: Kawasaki 21130-2060

16:39 Install the new spark plug caps
18:09 Info on the old and new spark plugs (NGK BMR6A,
blister pack 97821)
19:50 Spark plug gap is 0.024 - 0.028"

20:26 Install the spark plug, torque is 150 inch-lbs (17
Nm)
20:56 Install the new coil (8mm)

22:14 Starting up with the new parts - a big difference!
24:52 Spark tester results with the new parts

I hope this video was helpful for you. Check the channel for other JD 285/Kawasaki V-twin videos (John Deere 285 Playlist).

Thanks for watching, and good luck with your repair! : )