TOHATSU MFS 15C Owner's Manual page 53

Replacing the spark plugs
WARNING
!
Do not reuse spark plug with damaged
insulation, or sparks can leak
through crack, potentially leading to
electric shock, explosion and/or fire.
Do not touch spark plugs immediately
after stopping engine as they willl be
hot and could cause severe burns if
touched. Allow motor to cool down
first.
If the spark plug(s) is fouled, has
carbon build up, or is worn, it should
be replaced.
When reusing spark plugs, remove
dirt from the electrodes and adjust
spark gap to specification.
Notes
When inspecting the plug, always
clean the gasket surface and use a
new gasket. Wipe off any dirt from the
threads and screw in the spark plug
to the correct torque.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
① Stop the engine.
② Remove the top cowl.
③ Remove the spark plug caps.
④ Remove the spark plugs by turning
it counter-clockwise, using a 5/8"
socket wrench and handle.
⑤ Attach spark plug and tighten to
specified torque.
Use spark plug NGK DCPR-6E.
Electrode
Spark gap
(0.8 to 0.9 mm, 0.031 to 0.035 in)
Notes
◎ Spark plug torque :
18.0Nm(13.3ft-lb)(1.8kgf-m)
If a torque-wrench is not available
when you are fitting a spark plug, a
good estimate of the correct torque
is 1/4 to 1/2 a turn past finger-tight.
Have the spark plug adjusted to the
correct torque as soon as possible
with a torque-wrench.
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