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Spark Plug Inspection
The spark plug condition indicates how the engine is running. Check or change
the spark plugs within the maintenance time shown in the periodic maintenance
schedule.
!
CAUTION
Allow the engine to cool before attempting to remove the
spark plug for inspection. Hot exhaust system and engine will
cause burns
1
Bolt
2
Ignition coil
3
Spark plug
4
Spark plug sleeve
The spark plug is located under the rear cargo bed and the air filter. First remove
the rear storage box (see page 4-5), and then remove the air filter (see page 4-6):
1. Remove the ignition coil bolts.
2. Pull out the ignition coil.
3. The spark plug is located below the ignition coil. Use tool to turn the spark plug
cap 1/4 and remove it from the spark plug.
4. Rotate the spark plug counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Inspect the spark plug.
Normal spark plug : The electrode part is grayish white, grayish yellow or light
brown, and the electrode gap is about 0.7-0.9mm.
If the spark plug shows electrode wear, carbon deposits or, clearance is too large
replace the spark plugs.
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