Checking The Thermostat - SELVA MARINE Pike 9,9 Service Manual

3. Check the spark plug. Replace if the
electrodes are eroded or there is exces-
sive carbon or other deposits, or if the
gasket is damaged.
4. Check the spark plug gap a. Adjust the
spark plug gap if out of specification.
NOTE:
Perform steps 2–4 for each spark plug.
Specified spark plug:
BR6HS-10 (NGK)
Spark plug gap a:
0.9–1.0 mm (0.035–0.039 in)
5. Install the spark plugs, tighten them tem-
porarily, and then tighten them to the
specified torque using a spark plug
wrench.
Spark plug:
24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 17.7 ft·lb)
6. Connect the spark plug caps.

Checking the thermostat

1. Remove the driven sprocket cover and
manual starter. (M model)
Remove the driven sprocket cover and
flywheel magnet cover. (E model)
2. Disconnect the cooling water hose.
3. Remove the thermostat cover 1 and
thermostat 2.
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1
2
3
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the gasket 3, always
replace it with a new one.
4. Suspend the thermostat in a container of
water.
5. Place a thermometer in the water and
slowly heat the water.
3
Power unit
1
2
S6AU3015
3
4
5
6
S69J5E40
7
8
9
3-6