Westinghouse WGen2000 User Manual page 27

MAINTENANCE
4. Clean area around the spark plug.
5. Using the 13/16" spark plug socket wrench
provided, remove the spark plug from the cylinder
head (see Figure 34 below).
Figure 34 – Removing Spark Plug
Figure 33
6. Place a clean rag over the opening created by the
removal of the spark plug to make sure no dirt can
get into the combustion chamber.
• Inspect the spark plug for:
• Cracked or chipped insulator
• Excessive wear
• Spark plug gap (the acceptable
limit of 0.027–0.032 in.
[0.70 – 0.80 mm]) (see Figure 35).
NOTICE
Use only recommended spark plugs when servicing.
The manufacturer is not responsible for engine
damage when using spark plugs not recommended
by the manufacturer.
7. Install the spark plug by carefully following the
steps outlined below:
a. Carefully insert the spark plug back into the
cylinder head. Hand-thread the spark plug until
it bottoms out.
b. Using the 13/16" spark plug socket wrench
provided, turn the spark plug to ensure it is fully
seated.
c. Replace the spark plug boot, making sure the
boot fully engages the spark plug's tip.
Recommended Spark Plug Replacement:
AC Delco: 4EXLS
Autolite: 52
Champion: N9YC
Bosch: W7DC
Torch: F7TC
SPARK PLUG GAP
Figure 35
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