CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
SPARK
PLUG
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Remove motor cover.
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Disconnect spark plug lead by twisting slightly and
pulling (Figure 24).
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Remove, clean and inspect spark plug. (Figure 25).
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Replace plug if tip of insulator is rough, cracked, bro-
ken or blistered, or if the electrodes are eroded.
FIGURE 24
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Gap plug to .040 in. (1.0 mm) (Figure 26).
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Check spark plug gasket and carefully clean spark plug
seat on cylinder head.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN SPARK PLUG OR
DAMAGE TO CYLINDER HEAD MAY RESULT.
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Install plug finger tight, and then tighten about 1/4 turn or
torque to 120 - 180 lb. in. (13.6 - 20.3 N-m).
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Install spark plug lead.
FIGURE 25
.040 in.
(1.0mm)
FIGURE 26
20