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GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
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the carbon deposit in the spark plug. The spark plug gap should be 0.65±0.05mm. Inspect the
electrodes for wear and deposits (Fig. 7).
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(Fig. 8).
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in. (0.30-0.40 mm) as instructed in step 3 of the Ignition Coil Replacement section (Fig. 9).
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Ignition Coil Replacement (See Figs. 10-11)
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Fig. 11
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(0.35mm) between the rotor and the ignition coil, then rotate the rotor and align the magnetic pole
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check to ensure the gap is 0.012-0.015 in. (0.30-0.40 mm) (Fig. 9).
Outer Electrode
0.026 in. (0.65 mm)
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