Benelli 752S - Checking the Spark Plugs

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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Checking the spark plugs
The spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be checked
periodically, preferably by a Benelli dealer.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, they should
be removed and checked in accordance
with the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart. In addition, the condition of
the spark plugs can reveal the condition
of the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the center
electrode of each spark plug should be a
medium-to-light tan (the ideal color when
the vehicle is ridden normally), and all
spark plugs installed in the engine should
have the same color.
If any spark plug shows a distinctly die-
rent color, the engine could be operating
improperly.
Do not attempt to diagnose such pro-
blems yourself. Instead, have a Benelli de-
aler check the vehicle.
If a spark plug shows signs of electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or other de-
posits, it should be replaced.
Before installing a spark plug, the spark
plug gap should be measured with a wire
thickness gauge and, if necessary, adju-
sted to specication.
Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket
and its mating surface, and then wipe o
any grime from the spark plug threads.
TIP
If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn past
nger tight.
However, the spark plug should be tighte-
ned to the specied torque as soon as
possible.
Specied spark plug:
RG4HC
1. Spark plug gap
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm
Tightening torque:
15 N·m
47 ◙
Lid screws
clutch
Check T T T T T
48 ◙
Catalytic
converter
Check for faults/leaks
I I I I I
No maintenance required. In case of malfunction replace.
49 ◙
Canister
Oil suction filter
Check for faults/leaks
I I I I I
No maintenance required. In case of malfunction replace.
50 ◙
Brake/clutch
hoses
Check for faults/leaks I I I I I I I
51 ◙
Parts and wires
subject to
movement
Check/Replacement
I I I I I I I
Replace if damaged.
52 ◙
Check/Replacement I I I I
53 ◙
Wheel spokes
front/rear
Check II I
No.
Maintenance
intervention or control
0 Km
Pre-delivery
1.000 Km
1°
service
7.000 Km
2°
service
13.000 Km
3°
service
19.000 Km
4°
service
25.000 Km
5°
service
Annual
inspection
Part
GAP
1