MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
smr2009-032-003_a
1. Ignition coil
2. Spark plug
Spark Plug Installation
Prior to installation, ensure the contact
surfaces of the cylinder head and spark
plug are free of grime.
1. Using a wire feeler gauge, set elec-
trode gap as specified in the follow-
ing chart.
ENGINE
SPARK
PLUG
TORQUE
GAP
mm (in)
1503
NGK
DCPR8E
Hand
tighten
+1/4turn
with a
socket
0.75
(.030)
2. Apply anti-seize lubricant over the
spark plug threads to prevent possi-
ble seizure.
3. Hand screw spark plug into cylinder
head. Then, tighten the spark plug
clockwise an additional 1/4 turn with
an approved spark plug socket.
Install ignition coil. Refer to
IGNITION
COIL INSTALLATION
.
Complete the installation in the re-
verse order of the removal.
Ignition Coils
Ignition Coil Removal
1. Open seat.
2. Remove engine cover (as applicable
to model).
Disconnect ignition coil connector.
NOTICE
Do not remove the igni-
tion coil before disconnecting the
input connector or the wires may be
damaged. Do notpryup ignition coil
with a screwdriver to avoid damage.
NOTE: Twist ignition coil in both direc-
tions as you pull it up to ease removal.
Remove ignition coil from spark plug.
Ignition Coil Installation
1. Pull rubber seal down.
sbs2009-011-002_a
1. Rubber seal pulled down
2. Apply DOW CORNING 111 (P/N413
707 000) to rubber seal seat as
shown.
smr05-015-002_d
1. Apply product here
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