Owner`s manual

MAINTENANCE

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11. Reinstall spark plug leads.

Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement

WARNING

Avoid serious injury or death from fire or explosion caused by damaged spark plug boots. Damaged spark plug

boots can emit sparks. Sparks can ignite fuel vapors under the engine cowl. To avoid damaging spark plug

boots, do not use any sharp object or metal tool such as pliers, screwdriver, etc. to remove spark plug boots.

1. Remove the spark plug boots. Twist the rubber boots slightly and pull off.

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2. Remove the spark plugs to inspect. Replace spark plug if electrode is worn or the insulator is rough, cracked,

broken, blistered or fouled.

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3. Set the spark plug gap to specification.

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Spark Plug

Spark plug gap 1.0 mm (0.040 in.)

4. Before installing spark plugs, clean off any dirt on the spark plug seats. Install plugs finger tight, and then

tighten 1/4 turn or torque to specifications.