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MAINTENANCE
3. If the spark plug has only been removed once it is acceptable
to reuse (removal and reinstallation more than two times will
compromise the sealing washer's ability to seal combustion
chamber gases).
4. Remove the carbon deposits from the spark plug with a small
wire brush or a spark plug cleaning machine. After cleaning
(or when installing a new spark plug), readjust the spark plug
gap 2 to the specified limit by using a spark plug gap thick-
ness gauge.
5. Reinstall the cleaned (or new) spark plug in the cylinder head,
and tighten securely to the specified torque..
Spark plug torque:
8 lb-ft (11.2 N-m)
Air cleaner filter element
The air cleaner filter element should be serviced at regular
intervals. Service the element more often when riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Open the passenger seat (see page 14).
2. Remove the bolt securing the rider's seat 2.
3. Remove the six air cleaner case cover screws 3.
2 2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3 3
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