PIAGGIO MP3 250 i.e., User Manual

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03_07
Spark plug dismantlement (03_07)
Remove the port on the right-hand side panel of the vehicle by undoing the clamping
screw and using a small screwdriver in the rear recess shown in the figure, then do
the following :
1. Disconnect spark plug HV wire cap " A ";
2. Unscrew the spark plug using the wrench supplied. ;
3. When refitting, place the spark plug in the hole at the due inclination and tighten it
by hand until it is finger tight;
4. Only use the wrench to lock it in place;
5. Place hood« A » fully over the spark plug.
6. Refit the port making sure the rear hook is inserted.
WARNING
THE SPARK PLUG MUST BE REMOVED WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. THE
SPARK PLUG MUST BE REPLACED EVERY 20,000 KM. USE OF ELECTRONIC
CONTROL UNITS OR ELECTRONIC IGNITIONS DIFFERING FROM THOSE REC-
OMMENDED CAN SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE.
N.B.
THE USE OF SPARK PLUGS OTHER THAN THE INDICATED TYPE OR OF
SHIELDLESS SPARK PLUG CAPS CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAIL-
URES.
Electric characteristic
Spark plug
CHAMPION RG4 PHP
Electrode gap
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