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Maintenance
9.5 Spark plug maintenance
The spark plug must be checked every 100 operating hours, at least how-
ever once a year, and replaced if necessary. Wrong adjusted, soiled or worn
spark plugs can have a negative effect on the starting behaviour, engine
running, fuel consumption and pollutant emissions.
NOTICE!
When replacing the spark plug, only use the following types:
► TORCH A5RTC / E6TC / E6RTC
Proceed as follows to carry out spark plug servicing.
Conditions the generator is turned off
the engine is cooled down sufficiently
a new spark plug is ready to use
Tools needed • A spark plug wrench (in the scope of delivery)
• Setting gauge for the electrode gap
Fig. 9-4 Remove spark plug
Remove spark plug 1. Loosen the three screws in the cover on the maintenance side and then re-
move it.
2. Remove the cover and then use the spark plug wrench to remove the
spark plug.
3. Pull the spark plug connectorFig. 9-4 off of the spark plug. To do this by al-
ways pulling it directly off of the plug, never by pulling the ignition cable!
4. Place the spark plug wrench on the spark plugFig. 9-4 and unfasten it by turn-
ing it anti-clockwise.
The spark plug is removed and must now be assessed.
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