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Definitely remove the spark plug, put the boot back on it, rest the threads on a fin of the cylinder head, key on, and pull the rope. Easy to diagnose if it has spark or not.

I can confirm that my pre-95 KLF220 has spark without a battery installed, so AC CDI it is...

Thank you for the clarification.

If anyone is in a pinch, here's the Bayou 250 (very similar) FSM:

Howdy y'all. New here and excited to get a dead Bayou 220 back on the trails.

Hey all, Just picked up two dead mid-90's Kawasaki Bayou 220s for $250. Already have one running on starting fluid and it sounds healthier than expected. Moving onto a thorough carb cleaning and refurb of the brakes next. These are our first ATVs and we're excited to make family memories on simple, approachable machines on our newly acquired land. In case anyone reads this, is it worth rushing to 10 posts here to get the Bayou 220 FSM if I already have a Bayou 250 FSM? Thanks, Matt