How to repair the magneto on 1976 cub cadet 382 lawn mower?
be sure the magneto is the problem a 1976 uses points and a condenser unit for spark the Magneto just provides the link to the spark plug. Either way the motor housing will need to be disassembled fan shroud air filter all the exterior covers around the motor to gain access to the condenser and points. if you are not sure of what you are doing do not try it the points need to be set at top dead center of the compression stroke at the correct gap using a feeler Gage you will need to get that info as to the correct spec you may just want to take it into a shop to have the job done a 1976 is an old motor how often do you use the machine and is it worth fixing weigh those items first.
