Check, Clean The Spark Plug, Replace If Necessary - Bomag BPR 35/60 Operating Instructions And Maintenance Instructions

Maintenance every 6 months
6.12 Check, clean the spark plug,
replace if necessary
Danger
!
Danger of burning!
Let the engine cool down before unscrewing
the spark plug.
Caution
!
In case of excessive combustion residues,
burned off electrodes or torn insulator replace
the spark plug.
Do not use spark plugs with incorrect heat val-
ue. An incorrect spark plug can cause damage
to the engine.
Fig. 51
Pull off the spark plug socket (1) (Fig. 51) and
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unscrew the spark plug (2).
48
0,7 - 0,8 mm
0.028 - 0.032 in
Fig. 52
Check the spark plug (Fig. 52) visually and
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clean it if necessary.
Check the electrode gap with a feeler gauge, if
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necessary adjust the gap to 0.7 - 0.8 mm
(0.028 - 0,032 in).
Turn the spark plug carefully in by hand.
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Once the sealing surface of the new spark
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plug is in contact tighten for another 1/2 turn
with the spark plug spanner.
Once the sealing surface of the used spark
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plug is in contact tighten for another 1/8 to 1/4
turn with the spark plug spanner.
Caution
!
The spark plug must be correctly tightened. An
incorrectly tightened spark plug can get very
hot and cause engine damage.
BOMAG
690206
BPR 35/60