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MAINTENANCE
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Battery Off Season Storage
Refer to Chapter 10 “Electrical” for off season storage
procedures.
Battery Charging (Maintenance Free)
Refer to Chapter 10 “Electrical” for charging procedure.
Spark Plug Service
1. Remove the seats, rear service panel and cargo box
assembly to access the spark plugs (see Chapter 5).
2. Remove both spark plug caps and clean plug area so no dirt
or debris can fall into engine when plugs are removed.
3. Remove spark plugs.
4. Inspect electrodes for wear and carbon buildup. Look for a
sharp outer edge with no rounding or erosion of the
electrodes.
5. Clean with electrical contact cleaner or a glass bead spark
plug cleaner only. CAUTION: A wire brush or coated
abrasive should not be used.
6. Measure gap with a wire gauge. Adjust gap if necessary by
carefully bending the side electrode.
7. If necessary, replace spark plug with proper type.
CAUTION: Severe engine damage may occur if the
incorrect spark plug is used.
8. Apply anti-seize compound to the spark plug threads.
9. Install spark plugs and torque to specification.
10. Install the plug caps to the appropriate cylinder by
referencing the MAG and PTO spark plug cap decals.
Engine To Frame Ground
Inspect ground cable connections. Be sure they are clean and
tight. The engine ground cable runs from the starter motor to the
chassis ground terminal.
A hot exhaust system and engine can cause
serious burns. Allow engine to cool or wear
protective gloves when removing the spark plugs.
Inspect electrode for
wear and buildup
Recommended Spark Plug:
Champion RC7YC3
Spark Plug Torque:
18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm)
Gap - .035" (0.90 mm)
Spark Plug Gap
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