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SPARK PLUG
To access the spark plug, the cover front has to be
removed. Follow the procedure to remove the cover
front.
1. Remove the cover front by removing the
mounting screws.
2. Clean the dust and mud around the spark plug
mounting to avoid falling inside the cylinder.
3. Pull out the suppressor cap from spark plug.
Using spark plug spanner, remove the plug.
Always use only recommended make and type of spark
plug.
Replace spark plug every 12000 km.
Don’t
remove the spark plug when the engine is hot. Cover the
spark plug hole with cloth when the plug is removed, to
prevent dust / water entry. It is advisable to tighten the
new spark plug by hand till the end, using plug spanner
tighten by 1/4 turn. Then loosen the plug by 1/8 turn and
re-tighten using plug spanner.
Caution
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A
B
A spark plug with heavy carbon deposits will not
produce strong sparks. Hence, only if necessary,
clean the carbon deposits from the spark plug with a
small wire brush or spark plug cleaning tool.
Inspect the spark plug electrodes (A) and (B) for any
corrosion. If found any replace the sparkplug with a
new. Inspect the spark plug gap with a wire gauge /
feeler gauge. Readjust the sparkplug gap to
0.9 ~ 1.0
mm
if required.
After cleaning and adjusting the gap, reinstall the
spark plug and tighten by hand to avoid cross
threading. Finally tighten using spark plug spanner.
Do not over tight.
After cleaning and adjusting the gap, reinstall the
spark plug and tighten by hand to avoid cross
threading. Finally tighten using spark plug spanner.
0.9 ~ 1.0 mm /
1.0 ~ 1.1 mm
