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Replace the old filter paper with a new one and install
the air filter cover. Make sure the
air filter gasket
is
installed properly and
tightly
fasten the screws to avoid
unfiltered air
from entering
into the engine.
Attention: Do not start the engine
when
the air filter
is not properly installed or the piston or cylinder is
excessively worn.
9-5
SPARK PLUG
INSPECTION
The spark plug is an
important component of the
engine,
and it
can easily be inspected. The engine's
status c
an
be determined from conditions of the spark
plug. For a vehicle normally ridden, the ideal color of
the white ceramic around the center electrode should
be moderate or light brown. Do not diagnose the
vehicle, bring it to your authorized Genuine dealer for
inspection. The spark plug should be removed for
inspections periodically due to the spark plug being
damaged and/or gradually eroded by heat and
deposits. Replace the spark plug
if it
has been eroded
or contains
excessive
carbon deposits
.
Prior to installation, the
spark plug
gasket
surface and
dirt inside the threads should be cleaned or removed
and the spark plug should be
tightened
according to
the standard torque.
Note: When installing, gently turn the spark plug
onto the threads with your fingers; fasten the spark
plug with one wrench according to standard torque.
*
Standard spark plug with a
gap between 0.7 and 0.8mm
*
Standard torque to fasten a
spark plug:
9
lb
f-
ft
9-
4
Cleaning the Air Filter
1. Remove the screws from the air filter cover
2. Remove the cover
3. Take out the air filter paper
4. Check the air filter paper
5. When installing the new filter, the filter
gaskets
should be
properly installed. If not this can
allow
dust to
enter
into
the
engine.
Spark plug specification: NGK CR8E
