CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG
1. Remove:
• spark plug
2. Check:
• spark plug type
Incorrect
Standard spark plug
CR7HSA/NGK
3. Check:
• electrode
Wear/damage
• insulator
Abnormal color
Normal color is a medium-to-light tan color.
4. Clean:
• spark plug
(with a spark plug cleaner or wire brush)
5. Measure:
• spark plug gap
Use a wire gauge or thickness gauge.
Out of specification
6. Tighten:
• spark plug
3 - 13
CHK
ADJ
Change.
Replace.
Replace.
a
Regap.
Spark plug gap
0.6 ~ 0.7 mm (0.024 ~ 0.028 in)
11 Nm (1.1 m · kg, 8.0 ft · lb)