use and maintenance RSV 1000 R - RSV 1000 RFACT
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The frequency with which this operation
must be carried out will vary with the use of
the vehicle. However, spark plugs must be
cleaned and replaced no less often than
described above.
CAUTION
Even if only one spark plug needs
replacing, always change all of them.
TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE SPARK
PLUG
WARNING
Before carrying out the following
operations, let the engine and the
exhaust silencer cool down until they
reach room temperature.
Failure to observe this warning can lead
to serious burns.
u Lift the fuel tank, see page 111 (LIFTING
THE FUEL TANK).
NOTE The vehicle is equipped with one
spark plug for each cylinder.
The following operations refers to the
spark plug installed in one cylinder only,
but is valid for the plug of both cylinders.
TO REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG
CAUTION
Never disconnect the spark plug cap
with the engine running, since you may
get an electric shock from the ignition
system.
Do not reverse the position of the two
spark plug caps.
Do not remove the two spark plug caps
at the same time.
u Remove the spark plug cap (1).
WARNING
During this operation, always wear
goggles which provide your eyes with
360° protection. Be very careful using
compressed air jets, they can cause
serious personal injury if directed
towards your body.
u Using compressed air, blow all the dirt
away from the base of the spark plug.
NOTE Use the special wrenches from
the tool kit, see page 46 (GLOVE/TOOL
KIT COMPARTMENT).
u Place the special spark plug socket wrench
(2) completely over the spark plug (3).
u Place the 11–13 mm open-end wrench (4)
over the hexagonal seat of the special
spark plug wrench (2).
CAUTION
Make sure that no dirt falls into the
cylinder through the spark plug hole.
u Unscrew the spark plug and extract it from
its seat.
TO CHECK AND CLEAN THE SPARK
PLUG
CAUTION
This vehicle is fitted with spark plugs
featuring platinum-type electrodes.
When cleaning, do not use wire brushes
and/or abrasive products. Use a jet of
compressed air only.
Key:
5) center electrode;
6) ceramic nose;
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