Engine Oil - APRILIA ETX 150 Service Station Manual

ETX - STX 150
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Check that the spark plug electrode
and the centre porcelain are free of
carbon deposits or signs of corrosion.
If necessary, clean using suitable
spark plug cleaners, a wire and/or met-
al brush.
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Blow vigorously with a blast of air to
prevent removed dirt from getting into
the engine. Replace the spark plug if
there are cracks on its insulating ma-
terial, corroded electrodes or large de-
posits.
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Check the electrode gap with a feeler
gauge. This gap should be 0.7 +/ - 0.05
mm (0.028 +/ - 0.0020 in); adjust it if
required by carefully bending the earth
electrode.
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Make sure the washer is in good con-
ditions. Once the washer is fitted, fin-
ger screw the spark plug to avoid
damaging the thread.
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Tighten using the spanner supplied in
the tool kit, make the spark plug com-
plete 1/2 a turn to press the washer.
CAUTION
TIGHTEN THE SPARK PLUG CORRECTLY, OTHERWISE
THE ENGINE MAY OVERHEAT AND GET IRRETRIEVABLE
DAMAGED. USE RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUGS ONLY.
USING A SPARK PLUG OTHER THAN SPECIFIED MIGHT
COMPROMISE ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND LIFE.
Locking torques (N*m)
Spark plug
15/25 Nm (11.06/18.44 lb ft)

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