MAINTENANCE
90-826883R2 JUNE 1998 Page 1B-7
Spark Plug Inspection
Inspect spark plugs at the recommended intervals.
1. Remove the spark plug leads by twisting the rubber boots slightly and pull off.
2. Removethe sparkplugsto inspect and clean.Replacesparkplug if electrode isworn
or the insulator is rough, cracked, broken, blistered or fouled.
3. Set the spark plug gap. See Specification Chart in General Information Section.
4. Before reinstalling spark plugs, clean away dirt on the spark plug seats. Install plugs
finger tight, and tighten 1/4 turn or torque to 20 lb. ft. (27.1 N·m).
Battery Inspection
Thebattery shouldbeinspected atperiodicintervals toensureproperengine starting ca-
pability.
IMPORTANT: Read the safety and maintenance instructions which accompany
your battery.
1. Turn off the engine before servicing the battery.
2. Add water as necessary to keep the battery full.
3. Make sure the battery is secure against movement.
4. Batterycableterminalsshouldbeclean,tight,andcorrectlyinstalled.Positivetoposi-
tive and negative to negative.
5. Make sure the battery is equipped with anonconductive shield to preventaccidental
shorting of battery terminals.
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