
6.3.5 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 cov-
er (7) turning them back approx. one revo-
lution.
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 igni-
tion 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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