Spark Plug - PIAGGIO MP3 500 i.e. SPORT Service Station Manual

MP3 500 i.e. SPORT Business_LT_ ABS-ASR_EU_USA
Maintenance
(2015)
Specific tooling
020922Y Diagnosis Tool
020330Y Stroboscopic light for timing checking
020621Y HV cable extraction adaptor

Spark plug

Remove the port on the left-hand side panel of the
vehicle by undoing the fixing screw and using a
small screwdriver in the rear recess shown in the
figure, then do the following:
- Disconnect the HV wire caps «A» of the spark
plugs;
- Unscrew the spark plugs using the wrench sup-
plied;
- Upon refitting, place the spark plugs at the re-
quired angle and tighten by hand until it is finger
tight;
- Use the wrench only for final tightening of the
spark plug;
- Place cap «A» fully over the spark plugs
- Refit the port making sure the rear hook is inser-
ted.
WARNING
THE SPARK PLUG MUST BE REMOVED WHEN THE EN-
GINE IS COLD. REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG AS INDICA-
TED IN THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE. THE
USE OF ELECTRONIC CENTRAL UNITS AND OF NON-
COMPLIANT ELECTRONIC IGNITIONS OR SPARK PLUGS
OTHER THAN THOSE PRESCRIBED MAY SERIOUSLY
DAMAGE THE ENGINE.
N.B.
USING SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THE INDICATED
TYPE OR SHIELDLESS SPARK PLUG CAPS CAN CAUSE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES.
Characteristic
Spark plug
NGK CR7EKB
Electric characteristic
Electrode gap
0.7 - 0.8 mm
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