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Spark Plug
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Checking Spark Plug
8.
Inspect the
electrodes and center
porcelain for deposits, erosion or carbon
fouling.
....
If
the erosion or deposit
is
heavy,
replace the plug.
9.
Make sure that a
1.0
mm wire-type
feeler gauge cannot
be inserted between
the
spark plug gap.
If the
gauge
fits in
the gap,
replace the
plug with a
new
one.
10.
Make
sure the plug
w
asher
is in good
condition
.
+---Spark
plug gap
11.
With
the plug
washer
attached, thread
the spark plug
in by hand to prevent
cross-th reading
.
12. Tighten the
spark plug:
• 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: 1/2 turn after it seats.
b)Then loosen the
plug.
c) Next, tighten the plug again:
1
/8
turn
after
it
seats.
mum
Improperly
tightened spark
plugs
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.
13.
Reinstall the
spark
plug cap. Take
care
avoid pinching any cables or
wires.
14.
Install
the parts in the reverse order of
removal.