MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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TOP VIEW
1. 16 mm socket
2. Screwdriver rod
Torque spark plugs as per the following
illustrations.
NOTE: Ensure spark and washer sits
properly on cylinder head.
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NEW SPARK PLUG
1. Torque 1/2 of a turn
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USED SPARK PLUG
1. Torque 1/10 of a turn
Using a Torque Wrench.
Tighten spark plugs to 27.5 N•m
(20.3 lbf•ft).
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Spark plug
27 N•m ± 2 N•m
(20lbf•ft ± 1lbf•ft)
Engine Stopper
Engine Stopper Adjustment
The engine stopper is located on the
LH front engine support, in front of the
drive pulley.
1. R emove tether cord cap from en-
gine cut-off switch.
2. Remove the LH lower side panel, re-
fer to
CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS
AND EQUIPMENT
.
3. Remove drive belt guard, refer to
DRIVE BELT GUARD REMOVAL
.
4. Loosen the three screws retaining
the engine stopper to the engine
support just enough to allow a verti-
cal play (1/2 to one turn).
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1. Drive pulley
2. Engine stop per screws
3. Engine stopper
5. Insert a 0.5 mm (.02 in) feeler gauge
in the engine stopper opening (see
illustration).
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