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SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
SIDE ELECTRODE
0.039 0.043 in
(1.0 1.1 mm)
SEALING
WASHER
INSULATOR
11.
Measure the spark plug electrode
gap with a wire-type feeler gauge.
Correct the gap, if necessary, by
carefully bending the side
electrode.
The gap should be:
0.039 0.043 in (1.0 1.1 mm)
12.
Install the spark plugs carefully,
by hand, to avoid cross-threading.
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13.
After each spark plug seats, tighten
with the spark plug wrench
supplied in the tool kit to compress
the sealing washer.
If reinstalling used spark plugs,
tighten 1/8 1/4 turn after the
spark plugs seat.
If installing new spark plugs,
tighten 1/2 turn after the spark
plugs seat.
Loose spark plugs can overheat
and damage the engine.
Overtightening the spark plugs
can damage the threads in the
cylinder head.
14.
Push the wire connector onto the
ignition coil. Make sure it locks in
place.
15.
Install the ignition coil. Reinstall
the bolt.
16.
Repeat this procedure for the other
three spark plugs.
17.
Reinstall the covers. When
reinstalling the covers, make sure
not to jam the wire harnesses
between the covers and engine
case.
CLIP
Clip installation:
Press the under cover grommet and
under cover and be sure that they
adhere closely to each other.
Insert the clips with the inner part
raised off, then push in the inner
part securely until they click.
UNDER
COVER
GROMMET
UNDER
COVER
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