Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement - Mercury 15 FourStroke Manual

Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement

Damaged spark plug boots may emit sparks which can ignite fuel
vapors under the engine cowl, resulting in serious injury or death
from a fire or explosion. To avoid damaging the spark plug boots,
do not use any sharp object or metal tool to remove the spark
plug boots.
1. Remove the spark plug boots. Twist the rubber boots slightly
and pull off.
2. Remove the spark plugs to inspect. Replace the spark plug if
electrode is worn or the insulator is rough, cracked, broken,
blistered, or fouled.
3. Set the spark plug gap to specification.
Spark Plug
Spark plug gap
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
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0.9 mm (0.035 in.)
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