Honda CRF50F Owner's Manual page 88

Spark Plug
1. Clean any dirt from around the spark plug
base.
2. Disconnect the spark plug cap.
3. Remove the spark plug with a plug wrench.
4. Inspect the spark plug electrodes for wear.
The center electrode ( ) should have square 1
edges. The side electrode ( ) should not be
eroded. The insulator should not be cracked
or chipped.
5. Check the spark plug gap ( ), using a wire-
type feeler gauge. If adjustment is necessary,
bend the side electrode carefully. The gap
should be:
0.024 0.028 in (0.60 0.70 mm)
Make sure the plug washer is in good
condition.
If you have to install a new plug, first check
the gap.
6. With the plug washer attached, thread the
spark plug in by hand (to prevent cross-
threading).
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7. Tighten the spark plug:
2
3
An improperly tightened spark plug can
damage the engine. If a plug is too loose, a
piston may be damaged. If a plug is too tight,
the threads may be damaged.
8. Reinstall the spark plug cap. Take care to
avoid pinching any cables or wires.
If the old plug is good:
1/8 turn after it seats.
If installing a new plug, tighten it twice to
prevent loosening:
a) First, tighten the plug:
NGK: 1 turn after it seats.
DENSO: turn after it seats.
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b) Then loosen the plug.
c) Next, tighten the plug again:
1/8 turn after it seats.