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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE UTV
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CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG
1. lift up cargo box and dismount the seat
2. Remove:
pull out the spark plug cap
①
3. Check:
spark plug type
Incorrect
Replace.
Standard spark plug
DCPR7E/NGK
4. Check:
electrode
①
To check if it is burned blunt or much carbon is
there, then check the pole clearance by thickness
gauge. It is qualified if the pole clearance is between
0.8 to 0.9mm. Otherwise it should be adjusted.
Wear/damage
Replace.
insulator
②
Abnormal color
Replace.
Normal color is a medium-to-light tan color.
5. Clean the spark plug with a spark plug cleaner or
wire brush.
6. Install:
spark plug
17.5 Nm(1.75 m·kgf, 12.7 ft·lbs)
Then hook up the spark plug cap.
NOTE
Before installing a spark plug, clean the gasket
surface and plug surface.
7. Install:
Lower the cargo bed
console
passenger seat
driver seat