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Originally Posted by MTUpower
Not kidding. I had to help deal with the outboard mechanic who had with third degree burns over much of his head because he was dealing with gas and then checked spark... it's a bit safer to check spark by pulling a plug wire off the plug and hold the wire with your bare hand- you'll feel the spark and no need to deal with open gas.
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Five will get you ten that the guy burned himself pouring gas in while cranking as I described. The only other way would be if he was close to the intake track while cranking. Not smart. In fact it's a good practice to slip the air filter back in place before cranking if you will be near the intake tract.
Checking spark as you describe will only verify that it is making spark. It won't tell you that it hasn't jumped time. My tried and true method is very quick and effective.
You can grab all the spark plug wires you wish. I'll pass.