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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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RS 125
2.6. SPARK
PLUGS
2.6.1. SPARK PLUGS
TIGHTENING TORQUE SETTINGS
Spark plug tightening torque:
20 Nm (2.0 kgm).
Check the spark plug after the first 1000 km (621 mi) and
then after 4000 km (2485 mi), change it every 8000 km
(4970 mi).
•
Periodically remove the spark plug and clean it carefully,
removing carbon deposits; change it if necessary.
To reach the spark plug, proceed as follows:
DANGER
Let the engine cool down until it reaches
room temperature.
•
Lift the fuel tank, see
.
For the removal and cleaning, proceed as follows:
DANGER
Do not disconnect the spark plug cap with the
engine running. The starting system could
generate a strong discharge.
•
Remove the spark plug (2) cap (1).
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Remove any trace of dirt from the spark plug base.
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Fit the special spanner provided in the tool kit on the
spark plug.
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Unscrew the spark plug and extract it from its seat,
taking care to prevent dust or other substances from
getting inside the cylinder.
3
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Make sure that there are neither carbon deposits, nor
corrosion marks on the electrodes and on the
insulating material; if necessary, clean them with the
special spark plugs cleaners and/or a metal brush.
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If the spark plug has crackings on the insulating
material, corroded electrodes, excessive deposits on
the rounded tip of the central electrode (3), it must be
changed.
WARNING
When changing the spark plug, check the
thread pitch and length.
If the threaded part is too short, the carbon
deposits will accumulate on the thread seat,
and therefore the engine may be damaged
during the installation of the right spark plug.
Use the recommended type of spark plugs
only, in order not to compromise the life and
performance of the engine.
To check the spark plug gap, use a wire feeler
gauge to avoid damaging the platinum
covering.
•
Check the spark plug gap with a wire feeler gauge.
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The gap must be 0.6 - 0.7 mm. If not, adjust it by
bending the earth electrode with extreme care.
•
Make sure that the washer is in good conditions. With
the washer on, screw the spark plug by hand in order
not to damage the thread.
•
Tighten the spark plug by means of the spanner you
will find in the tool kit, giving it half a turn to compress
the washer.
0,7 - 0,8 mm
Summary of Contents for RS 125
Page 7: ...GENERAL INFORMATION RS 125 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 1 ...
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Page 31: ...ROUTINE MAINTENANCE RS 125 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 2 2 1 ...
Page 88: ...ROUTINE MAINTENANCE RS 125 2 58 ...
Page 89: ...LUBRICATION RS 125 LUBRICATION 3 3 1 ...
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Page 93: ...FUEL SYSTEM RS 125 FUEL SYSTEM 4 4 1 ...
Page 103: ...COOLING SYSTEM RS 125 COOLING SYSTEM 5 5 1 ...
Page 111: ...ENGINE RS 125 ENGINE 6 6 1 ...
Page 118: ...ENGINE RS 125 Generator 5 Pick up 6 ECU ground 7 Neutral light switch 8 6 8 ...
Page 123: ...ENGINE RS 125 ECU ground 6 Pick up 7 Generator 8 Starter motor 9 6 13 ...
Page 127: ...ENGINE RS 125 6 3 2 SPECIAL TOOLS Exhaust valve extractor ROTAX part no 277 445 6 17 ...
Page 133: ...CHASSIS 7 1 RS 125 CHASSIS 7 ...
Page 238: ...CHASSIS 7 106 RS 125 Pull the shock absorber in a downward motion to remove ...
Page 245: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 1 RS 125 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 ...
Page 274: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8 30 RS 125 8 16 WIRING DIAGRAM 8 16 1 WIRING DIAGRAM ...
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Page 277: ...TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION RS 125 TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION 9 9 1 ...
Page 285: ...TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION RS 125 FUEL SYSTEM HOSES OIL TUBES B F E G H I 9 9 ...
Page 286: ...TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION RS 125 CLUTCH CABLE M L COLD START CABLE N I 9 10 ...
Page 287: ...TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION RS 125 THROTTLE CABLE A O H I 9 11 ...
Page 288: ...TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION RS 125 COOLING SYSTEM P Q 9 12 ...
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