Honda WX15T, Manual

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3-6
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MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG CHECK/ADJUSTMENT/
REPLACEMENT
CHECK/ADJUSTMENT
Remove the spark plug (page 3-6) .
Clean the spark plug [1] electrodes with a wire brush [2]
or special plug cleaner.
Check the following and replace if necessary.
– Insulator [3] and sealing washer [4] for damage
– Center electrode [5] and side electrode [6] for wear
– Burning condition, coloration
Measure the plug gap with a wire-type feeler gauge.
If the measurement is out of the specification, adjust by
bending the side electrode.
Install the spark plug (page 3-6) .
REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL
Disconnect the spark plug cap [1] and remove the spark
plug [2].
• Clean around the spark plug base with compressed
air before removing the spark plug and be sure that
no debris is allowed to enter into the combustion
chamber.
INSTALLATION
Install and hand tighten the spark plug to the cylinder
head.
Tighten the spark plug to the specified torque.
Connect the spark plug cap.
RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUG:
CR5HSB (NGK)
U16FSR-UB (DENSO)
PLUG GAP: 0.60 – 0.70 mm (0.024 – 0.028 in)
[1] [2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
The muffler becomes very hot during operation and
remains hot for a while after stopping the engine.
Touching a hot muffler will severely burn you.
Allow the muffler to cool before proceeding.
RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUG:
CR5HSB (NGK)
U16FSR-UB (DENSO)
TORQUE: 11.8 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
[1]
[2]