MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG
Clean around the
sparK
plug base
with
compress&(l
air
before
removing
the
plug.
end
be
sure
thaI
no debris
is
a/lowed
to
enter
into
the combustion
chamber.
Remove
the
left
side
cover
(page
24)
.
Disconnect the spark plug cap
(1)
and clean around the
spark plug base.
Remove
the
spark
plug
(2).
Check
the
insulator
[1
) for cracks or damage, and
the
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3-8
electrodes for wear, fouling or discoloration. Replace
the plug if necessary.
RECOMMENDED
SPARK
PLUG:
BKR5E
·
11
(
NGK)
.
K16PR
·U11
(DENSO)
Clean the spark plug center electrode
(2)
and side
electrode
(3]
with a wire-type brush or special plug
cleaner.
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Check
the spark plug gap between the center and side
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electrodes with a wire-type feeler gauge.
SPARK
PLUG
GAP
: 1.0 - 1.1
mm
(0.039 - 0.043 in)
If necessary, adjust the gap by bending the side
electrode carefully.
Thread
the
spark plug
in
by
hand to prevent cross-
threading and tighten
it
to
the
specified torque with a
spark
plug wrench .
TORQUE: 22 N'm (2.2
kgf
'm ,
16
tbHt
l
Connect the spark
plug cap and install the left s
id
e
cover (page
2-4).
1.0-1.1mm
(O.03
9 - 0.
043
in)
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