4-6.
EAS30620
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS
The following procedure applies to all of the
spark plugs.
1. Remove:
• Fuel tank front cover/Front side panel/Front
side cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (2)" on page
4-6.
• Passenger seat/Rider seat
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (1)" on page
4-1.
• Fuel tank cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (3)" on page
4-13.
• Fuel tank
Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
• Air filter case
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (3)" on page
4-13.
• Air cut-off valve
Refer to "AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM" on
page 7-15.
2. Remove:
• Ignition coils
• Spark plugs
ECA13320
NOTICE
Before removing the spark plugs, blow away
any dirt accumulated in the spark plug wells
with compressed air to prevent it from falling
into the cylinders.
3. Check:
• Spark plug type
Incorrect Change.
Manufacturer/model
NGK/CPR9EA9
4. Check:
• Electrode "1"
Damage/wear Replace the spark plug.
• Insulator "2"
Abnormal color Replace the spark plug.
Normal color is medium-to-light tan.
5. Clean:
• Spark plug
(with a spark plug cleaner or wire brush)
6. Measure:
• Spark plug gap "a"
(with a wire thickness gauge)
Out of specification Regap.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Spark plug gap
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
7. Install:
• Spark plugs
• Ignition coils
Spark plug
13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.4 lb·ft)
TIP
Before installing the spark plug, clean the spark
plug and gasket surface.
8. Install:
• Air cut-off valve
Refer to "AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM" on
page 7-15.
• Air filter case
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (3)" on page
4-13.
• Fuel tank
Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
• Fuel tank cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (3)" on page
4-13.
• Rider seat/Passenger seat
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (1)" on page
4-1.
• Front side cowling/Front side panel/Fuel tank
front cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (2)" on page
4-6.
EAS30622
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves.
TIP
Valve clearance adjustment should be made on
a cold engine, at room temperature.
1. Remove:
• Fuel tank front cover/Front side panel/Front
side cowling
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