Servicing the Spark Plug(s)
Service Interval : Every 100 hours
Ensure that the air gap between the center and side
electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug.
Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing
the spark plug and a gapping tool or feeler gauge to
check and adjust the air gap. Install a new spark plug
if necessary .
T ype of Spark Plug:
• Kawasaki FX751 and FX801 engines— NGK
®
BPR4ES or equivalent
• Kawasaki FX921 and FX1000 engines— NGK
®
BPR5ES or equivalent
Air Gap: 0.75 mm (0.030 inch)
Removing the Spark Plug(s)
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PT O), and engage the
parking brake.
2. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Clean the area around the base of the plug to
keep dirt and debris out of the engine.
4. Locate and remove the spark plug(s) as shown
in Figure 53 .
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Figure 53
Checking the Spark Plug(s)
Important: Do not clean the spark plug(s).
Always replace the spark plug(s) when it has a
black coating, worn electrodes, an oily lm, or
cracks.
If you see light brown or gray on the insulator , the
engine is operating properly . A black coating on the
insulator usually means the air cleaner is dirty .
Set the gap to 0.75 mm (0.03 inch).
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Figure 54
Installing the Spark Plug(s)
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Figure 55
Cleaning the Engine Screen
Service Interval : Before each use or daily —Clean
the engine screen, engine-oil cooler ,
and the area around the engine.
Before each use or daily —Clean around the
engine-exhaust system.
Before each use remove any buildup of grass, dirt,
or other debris from the engine screen, engine
exhaust, engine-oil cooler , and the area around the
engine. This helps ensure adequate cooling and
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