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Replacing the Spark Plug
Do not touch the spark plug or the spark plug
connector while the engine is running it is hot
and may spark.
Check the spark plug and the spark gap on a
regular basis. For this proceed as follows:
Allow the engine to cool down.
Pull the spark plug connector from the spark plug..
Screw off the spark plug using the socket wrench and
screwdriver.
Check the electrode gap. The gap should be approx. 0.6
to 0.7 mm.
Clean the spark plug when it is contaminated.
Re-install the spark plug being careful not to over tighten
it.
Replace the spark plug with a similar make and model:
Every 100 hours or once in a year (whichever case comes
first).
When the insulating body is damaged.
When the electrodes show excessive erosion
(required 0.6 mm - 0.7 mm).
When the electrodes show excessive erosion.
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