Owner's Manual

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SPARK PLUG
Refer to the safety precautions on page 40.
Recommended plugs:
Standard:
CPR7EA-9 (NGK)
NOTICE
Never use a spark plug with an improper
heat range. Severe engine damage could
result.
1. Disconnect the spark plug cap (1) from
the spark plug.
2. Clean any dirt from around the spark
plug base. Remove the spark plug using
a spark plug wrench (2) and spanner
(3) furnished in the tool kit.
3. Inspect the electrodes and center
porcelain for deposits, erosion or carbon
fouling. If the erosion or deposit is
heavy, replace the plug. Clean a carbon
or wetfouled plug with a plug cleaner,
otherwise use a wire brush.
4. Check the spark plug gap (3) using a
wire-type feeler gauge. If adjustment
is necessary, bend the side electrode
(4) carefully.
The gap should be:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
(2)
(1) Spark plug Cap ¼LikdZ Iyx dSi½
(2) Plug wrench ¼Iyx jsap½
(3) Spanner ¼aLisuj½
(1)
(3)
(2)