Specifications

MAINTENANCE
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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 leads. 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.
3. Set the spark plug gap to specifications.
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Spark Plug Gap 0.81 mm (0.032 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.
Description Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
Spark plug 27 20
Battery Inspection
The battery should be inspected at periodic intervals to ensure proper
engine starting capability.
IMPORTANT: Read the safety and maintenance instructions which
accompany your battery.