PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-11
SPARK PLUG INSTALLATION
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• Insert the spark plug and finger tighten it to the cylinder head
and then tighten it to the specified torque.
" Spark plug: 11 N·m (1.1 kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
FUEL HOSE
Inspect the fuel hose for damage and fuel leakage. If any dam-
ages are found, replace the fuel hoses with a new one.
THROTTLE CABLE PLAY
Adjust the throttle cable play
A as follows.
• Loosen the locknut
1 of the throttle cable.
• Turn the adjuster
2 in or out to obtain the correct play.
% Throttle cable play: 3 – 5 mm (0.12 – 0.20 in)
• After adjusting the throttle cable play, tighten the locknut
1.
ENGINE IDLE SPEED
NOTE:
Make this adjustment when the engine is hot.
$ 09900-25008: Multi circuit tester set
To avoid damaging the cylinder head threads; first,
finger tighten the spark plug, and then tighten it to the
specified torque using the spark plug wrench.
Inspect every 3 months.
Replace every 4 years.
Inspect initially at 1 month and every 3 months there-
rafter.
Inspect initially at 1 month and every 3 months there-
after.