magneto coil

[swinks]

lx176 mower stopped working, had fuel but no spark. Changed out the magneto coil with a new one still no spark. Tested the coil with a ohm meter and tested ok, still no spark. Week magnet????

 

[mechanic mark]

John Deere Model LX176 Lawn Tractor Parts parts information

https://www.google.com/search?q=wir...rical-schematic-john-deere-lx176.html;800;600

 

[pugaltitude]

Start off with easy things first.

How you checking spark?
You need a spark tester. A spark tester checks

usually it is safety switches on seat, neutral position, brake or pto engagement.

Check these circuits and you might find the problem.