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3. Using a spark plug socket, release
the torque applied to the spark
plug.
1. Approved socket
2. Improper socket
4. Clean the spark plug and cylinder
head with pressurized air.
5. Unscrew spark plug then use the
ignition coil to take spark plug out
of spark plug hole.
SSppaarrkk PPlluugg IInnssttaallllaattiioonn
Prior to installation, ensure the contact
surfaces of the cylinder head and
spark plug are free of grime.
WWAARRNNIINNGG
DDoo nnoott aaddjjuusstt ggaapp oonn tthhiiss ttyyppee ooff
ssppaarrkk pplluugg.. TThhee aaddjjuussttmmeenntt ccoouulldd
wweeaakkeenn nneeggaattiivvee eelleeccttrrooddeess
wwhhiicchh mmaayy lleeaadd ttoo eelleeccttrrooddee
bbrreeaakkiinngg aanndd sseevveerree eennggiinnee
ddaammaaggee..
1. Using a wire feeler gauge, check
electrode gap as specified in
Tech-
nical Specifications
.
2. Apply anti-seize lubricant over the
spark plug threads to prevent pos-
sible seizure.
3. Hand screw spark plug into cylin-
der head. Then, tighten the spark
plug clockwise to the specified tor-
que with an approved spark plug
socket.
TTiigghhtteenniinngg TToorrqquuee
Spark plug
NGK
CR8EB (or
equivalent)
13 ± 1 Nm
(115 ± 9 lbf-in)
4. Install ignition coil. Refer to
Ignition
Coil Installation
.
5. Reinstall the central body. Refer to
Central Body Installation
section.
EExxhhaauusstt SSyysstteemm
EExxhhaauusstt SSyysstteemm FFlluusshhiinngg
Flushing the exhaust system with
fresh water is essential to neutralize
corroding effects of salt or other
chemical products present in water. It
will help to remove sand, salt, shells
or other particles in water jackets and/
or hoses.
Exhaust system flushing should be
performed when the watercraft is not
expected to be used further the same
day or when the watercraft is stored
for any extended time.
NNOOTTEE::
Repeat the flushing procedure on the
starboard side of the stern when ve-
hicle was used in water where there
were long debris such as plants, al-
gae, and seaweed.
WWAARRNNIINNGG
PPeerrffoorrmm tthheessee ooppeerraattiioonnss iinn aa wweellll
vveennttiillaatteedd aarreeaa.. CCeerrttaaiinn ccoommppoo--
nneennttss iinn tthhee eennggiinnee ccoommppaarrttmmeenntt
mmaayy bbee vveerryy hhoott.. DDiirreecctt ccoonnttaacctt
mmaayy rreessuulltt iinn sskkiinn bbuurrnn.. DDoo nnoott
ttoouucchh aannyy eelleeccttrriiccaall ppaarrtt oorr jjeett
ppuummpp aarreeaa wwhheenn eennggiinnee iiss
rruunnnniinngg..
Clean propulsion system by spraying
water in its inlet and outlet and then
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES