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AMTECH Course outline: Outboard Electronic Ignition Troubleshooting
 

COURSE FEES:
$270 AMTECH MEMBERS
$300 NON-MEMBERS
Additional personnel from the same company additional 15% off above fees

Call AMTECH at 1-800-467-0982 to register.


COURSE PROFILE (16-hour course)
Note: NMSE version of this course will be 8-hours:

This course will cover the fundamental principles needed to troubleshoot the electronic ignition systems on outboard engines more efficiently.

· You will gain a better understanding of the ignition components and how the ignition system operates.

· Discover new tips and techniques that will build your confidence and greatly reduce your troubleshooting time.

· You will realize that you don't have to be an electronics expert to effectively troubleshoot electronic ignitions

· Learn how to quickly determine if your problem is electrical or mechanical

· You will discover methods of reducing your troubleshooting time that will lead to more profit

· The instructor will bring you up-to-date on the latest developments in outboard electronic ignition technology

· All this and much more!

This course is a must for all career professionals interested in staying abreast of the ever-changing outboard engine technology. The tips you learn from this course will lead to better time management spent on diagnosing ignition-related problems resulting in increased profitability

Instructor: Thomas "TJ" James is the Engineering Sales Manager and a member of the Technical Support Staff for CDI Electronics. He is also certified MIC (Marine Industry Certification) Specialty: Technical.
TJ has over 20 years experience in the manufacturing of electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies. Along with his background in transformer technology, he assisted in the development of reliable stator products for the outboard motor industry, and he was responsible for bringing a new generation of these products into the marine industry. This development, in stator design, has led to new industry standards with the introduction of CDI Electronics’ advanced line of Quick Strike Ignition products. TJ brings a no-nonsense approach to troubleshooting the outboard electronic ignition system.