
7. Maintenance
Fig. 65: Spark plug gap
1
Sealing washer
2
Spark plug gap
NOTICE
Risk of engine damage!
A loose spark plug may become very hot. Over-tightening of
the spark plug may damage the thread in the cylinder head.
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Tighten the spark plug to the prescribed torque.
8. Ensure that the sealing washer is satisfactory, then screw
the spark plug back in by hand to avoid cross threading.
When installing a new spark plug, tighten
1/2 turn after it seats to compress the
sealing washer.
When reinstalling the original spark plug,
tighten 1/8 to 1/4 turn after the spark
plug seats to compress the sealing washer.
9. After the spark plug is seated, tighten it with a spark plug
wrench to compress the sealing washer.
10. Reattach the spark plug connector
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