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If any defects are found, replace the
spark plug with a new component of
the specified type.
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Fit the spark plug with the correct incli-
nation and hand-tighten it completely
into its seat, then tighten definitively to
the specified torque.
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Fit the cap on the spark plug as far as
it will go.
CAUTION
THE SPARK PLUG MUST BE REMOVED WHEN THE EN-
GINE IS COLD. THE SPARK PLUG MUST BE REPLACED
EVERY 12,000 KM. USING NON-COMPLYING IGNITION
CONTROL UNITS OR SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN
THOSE PRESCRIBED MAY SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE EN-
GINE.
SPARK PLUG
Specification Desc./Quantity
Spark plug NGK CR9EKB or NGK CR9EB / NGK CR8EB
Electrode gap 0.7-0.8 mm (0.027-0.031 in)
Engine oil
Check
Check the engine oil level frequently.
NOTE
CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AT HALF THE
INTERVALS SPECIFIED IF THE VEHICLE IS USED IN PAR-
TICULAR RAINY OR DUSTY CONDITIONS, OFF ROAD OR
FOR TRACK USE.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL MUST BE CHECKED WHEN THE EN-
GINE IS WARM.
IF YOU CHECK LEVEL WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD, OIL
LEVEL COULD TEMPORARILY DROP BELOW THE "MIN"
MARK.
THIS SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A PROBLEM PRO-
VIDED THAT THE ALARM WARNING LIGHT AND THE EN-
GINE OIL PRESSURE ICON DO NOT TURN ON SIMULTA-
NEOUSLY ON THE DISPLAY.
CAUTION
DO NOT LET THE ENGINE IDLE WITH THE VEHICLE AT A
STANDSTILL TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AND OBTAIN
THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF ENGINE OIL.
PREFERABLY CHECK THE OIL AFTER A JOURNEY OF
AFTER TRAVELLING APPROXIMATELY 15 Km (10 miles)
IN EXTRAURBAN CONDITIONS (ENOUGH TO WARM UP
THE ENGINE OIL TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE).
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Stop the engine and wait at least five minutes.
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Keep the vehicle upright with both wheels on the ground.
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