Spark Plug Dismantlement - Gilera Fuoco 500ie LT Manual

TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Front tyre pressure
Rear tyre pressure
1.6 bar
2.5 bar

Spark plug dismantlement (03_08, 03_09)

This engine has two spark plugs.
Remove the port on the left-hand side panel of the vehicle by undoing the fixing screw
«A» and using a small screwdriver in the rear notch shown in the figure, then proceed
as follows:
1. Disconnect the spark plug HV wire caps «B».
2. Unscrew the spark plugs using the supplied spark plug wrench.
3. When refitting, place the spark plugs into the hole at the due inclination and tighten
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it by hand until it is finger tight;
4. Only use the wrench to lock it in place.
5. Place the «B» caps fully over the spark plugs.
6. Refit the port making sure the rear hook is inserted.
CAUTION
SPARK PLUGS MUST BE REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. SPARK
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PLUGS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ARE DESCRIBED IN THE SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE TABLE. USING NON-CONFORMING ELECTRONIC CENTRAL
UNITS AND ELECTRONIC IGNITIONS OR SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THOSE
PRESCRIBED MAY SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE.
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