Electrical; Spark Plug; Battery - Can-Am 2007 Outlander 500 EFI Operator's Manual

ELECTRICAL

WARNING
Unless otherwise indicated, al-
ways turn ignition switch to the
OFF position before performing
any maintenance or repair on elec-
trical system.

Spark Plug

Removal
Remove side panels.
Unplug spark plug cables.
Unscrew spark plugs one turn.
Clean spark plugs and cylinder heads
with pressurized air if possible.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles when
using pressurized air.
Unscrew spark plugs completely then
remove them.
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RH SIDE — REAR CYLINDER
1. Spark plug
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LH SIDE — FRONT CYLINDER
1. Spark plug
Installation
Prior to installation make sure that con-
tact surfaces of cylinder heads and
spark plugs are free of grime.
Using a feeler gauge, set the spark
plug gap between 0.6 to 0.7 mm
(0.024 to 0.027 in).
Apply anti-seize lubricant over spark
plug threads to prevent a possible
seizure.
Screw spark plugs into cylinder heads
by hand and tighten with a torque
wrench and a proper socket.
Torque spark plugs to 20 N•m
(15 lbf•ft).

Battery

Never charge a battery while in-
stalled in vehicle.
Removal
Disconnect BLACK (-) cable first then
RED (+) cable.
Always respect this order for dis-
assembly; disconnect BLACK (-)
cable first.
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WARNING
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