
7.3.5 Spark plug connector – Removal
Preconditions
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Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
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Open protective packing of new spark plug connector only immediately prior to installation.
WARNING
Hot components/surfaces.
Risk of burns!
• Allow the engine to cool down to below 50 °C before beginning work.
• Wear suitable protective equipment/thermal gloves.
• Avoid unprotected contact with hot surfaces.
WARNING
Compressed air gun ejects a jet of pressurized air.
Risk of injury to eyes and damage to hearing, risk of rupturing internal organs!
• Never direct air jet at people.
• Always wear safety goggles/face mask and ear defenders.
Removing spark plug connector
1.
Loosen screws (4) on cylinder head cover (7)
turning them back approx. one revolution.
2.
Turn flange (6) counterclockwise out of un-
ion (4).
3.
Pull protective cap (2) up and back to gain
access to threaded connection of the ignition
lead underneath.
4.
Loosen threaded connection of the ignition
lead on ignition coil (1) and disconnect igni-
tion cable (3).
5.
Grip ignition lead connector (5) by flange (6)
and disconnect from spark plug before fully
extracting it from spark plug bore.
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