Electrical; Spark Plug; Battery - Can-Am outlander 400 series 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
Unplug the spark plug cable.
Unscrew the spark plug one turn.
Clean the spark plug and cylinder head
with pressurized air if possible.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles when
using pressurized air.
Unscrew spark plug completely then
remove it.
Installation
Prior to installation make sure that
contact surfaces of cylinder head and
spark plug are free of grime.
Using a feeler gauge, set the spark
plug gap between 0.7 to 0.8 mm
(0.028 to 0.032 in).
Apply anti-seize lubricant over spark
plug threads to prevent a possible
seizure.
Screw spark plug into cylinder head by
hand and tighten with a torque wrench
and a proper socket.
Torque spark
(15 lbf•ft).
plug to 20

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.
Remove the holding strap then pull the
battery out of frame.
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1. Battery
2. Holding strap
Cleaning
Clean battery, battery casing and bat-
tery posts using a solution of baking
soda and water.
Remove corrosion from battery cable
N•m
terminals and battery posts using a
firm wire brush. Battery casing should
be cleaned by soft brush and baking
soda solution.
Installation
Reinstall battery in vehicle.
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