maintenance and minor repairs. How-
ever, additional tools such as a torque
wrench may be necessary to perform
certain maintenance work correctly.
CAUTION
If you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, have
a dealer perform it for you.
!
WARNING
Modifications not approved by maker
may cause loss of performance, exces-
sive emissions, and render the vehicle
unsafe for use. Consult a dealer before
attempting any changes.
Modifications without authorization of
the manufacturer cause void the war-
ranty.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart. In additi-
on, the condition of the spark plug can
reveal the condition of the engine.
The spark plug (1) is on the front of the
vehicle.
1
Remove the spark plug
1. Remove the spark plug cap
2. Remove the spark plug, with the
spark plug wrench included in the
owner’s tool kit.
3. Check that the porcelain insulator
(2) around the center electrode of
the spark plug is a medium-to-light
CAUTION
Most of the Safety and condition of ve-
hicle depend on how you do the correct
maintenance , periodic inspection,
adjustment and lubrication. The fol
-
lowing are contents that help the ope-
rator to do such skills on the following
pages.
!
WARNING
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
the emission control devices and sys-
tems may be performed by any repair
shop or individual that is certified and
must follow the local law regulations.
If you are not familiar with maintenance
work, have a dealer do it for you.
OWNER’S TOOL KIT
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
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