This is an authentic HHHH replacement part, sourced from the original manufacturer for use with backpack blowers. The ignition coil is used to create an electric charge as the magnet on the flywheel passes the coil. The charge is sent to the spark plug to ignite the air/fuel mixture inside the combustion chamber. This item is available as an individual replacement part.
Ignition Coil 161837-1
OEM part for: Makita
Part Number: 161837-1
Compatibility
This part will fit the following 10 machines
Makita
This item works with the following types of products:
- Blower Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 597-70010-10
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No start
Tool Type
Blower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Torx bit & vice grips
Parts Used
Remove spark plug wire
Unscrew gas tank from motor housing - leave gas line connected - swing out of way
Use star socket and vise-grips to remove old coil - tight fit
Remove boot on end of spark plug wire
Slide boot over new spark plug wire and push tab into cable
Replace coil and set the gap between the flywheel magnets and coil with a business card
Then reassembled
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