Checking The Spark Plug - Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual

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1. Panel B
2. Screw
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1. Spark plug cap

Checking the spark plug

Spar k pl u g, checki n g
The spark plug is an important
engine component, which is easy to
check. Since heat and deposits will
cause any spark plug to slowly erode,
the spark plug should be removed
and checked in accordance with the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. In addition, the condition of the
spark plug can reveal the condition of
the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1. Remove the spark plug cap.
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1. Spark plug wrench
EAU01833
2. Remove
shown, with the spark plug
wrench included in the owner's
tool kit.
the spark plug as
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