Yes. If the ignition is malfunctioning, the spark plug will not ignite. A bad ignition module, a bad spark plug or a bad plug wire are the most common causes of that (besides a bad battery, of course).
A dirty spark plug can cause your lawn tractor engine to run at high RPM. A bad fuel filter can also cause this.
what are you trying to measure and with what type of meter? generally we check the module with a spark tester. if there is no spark with the spark tester we check the kill wires and any safety switches that may cause a no spark issue and if all that still shows no spark then we replace the module.
Champion RJ19LM
Setting in the seat of the lawn tractor, it is on the front and right side of the motor close to the hinge area for the hood of the lawn tractor. You will see a black wire about the diameter of a pencil that slips over the plug. _____ |_____|\ o\ < - it will be angled (where the o is) from the front and the side of the motor.
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Check your spark plug, replace if needed, and set it so the spark plug gap is correct.
.024-.028
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Well then, yes, you might be a redneck...
When turned to the "Off" position, it connects the ignition to the frame ground to turn off the ignition and therefore the spark (fire.)
Check your chair switch!
You need to adjust your carburetor.