Operation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3-4
EAS21030
CHECKING THE FUEL LINE
The following procedure applies to all of the
fuel and breather hoses.
1. Remove:
• Center cover
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page
4-1.
• Side covers
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page
4-1.
• Footboards
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page
4-1.
• Storage box
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page
4-1.
2. Check:
• Fuel hose “1”
• Fuel tank breather hose “2”
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Loose connection → Connect properly.
ECA14940
Make sure the fuel tank breather hose is
routed correctly.
3. Install:
• Storage box
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page
4-1.
• Footboards
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page
4-1.
• Side covers
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page
4-1.
• Center cover
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page
4-1.
EAS20680
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS
The following procedure applies to all of the
spark plugs.
1. Remove:
•Radiator cover
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page
4-1.
2. Disconnect:
• Spark plug cap
3. Remove:
• Spark plug
ECA13320
Before removing the spark plugs, blow
away any dirt accumulated in the spark
plug wells with compressed air to prevent it
from falling into the cylinders.
4. Check:
• Spark plug type
Incorrect → Change.
5. Check:
• Electrode “1”
Damage/wear → Replace the spark plug.
• Insulator “2”
Abnormal color → Replace the spark
plug.
Normal color is medium-to-light tan.
6. Clean:
• Spark plug
(with a spark plug cleaner or wire brush)
7. Measure:
• Spark plug gap “a”
(with a wire thickness gauge)
Out of specification → Regap.
Manufacturer/model
NGK/CR7E
Spark plug gap
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)