Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-17
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Electrical System
Spark Plug Cleaning and Inspection
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Carefully pull the plug cap from the spark plug, and re-
move the spark plug.
If the plug is oily or has carbon built up on it, clean the
plug using a high-flash point solvent and a wire brush or
other suitable tools.
If the spark plug electrodes are corroded or damaged, or
if the insulator is cracked replace the plug with a new one.
Use the standard spark plug or its equivalent.
Insulator [A]
Center Electrode [B]
Plug Gap [C]
Side Electrode [D]
Spark Plug Gap Inspection
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Measure the gap with a wire-type thickness gauge.
If the gap is not correct, carefully bend the side electrode
with a suitable tool to obtain the correct gap.
Spark Plug Gap
Standard: 0.7 ∼ 0.8 mm (0.028 ∼ 0.031 in.)