Maintenance work
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Replacing the spark plug
NOTICE:
Do not touch the spark plug or spark plug connector while the engine
is running (high voltage).
Carry out maintenance work only when the engine is off.
Hot engine can cause burns. Wear protective gloves!
The spark plug must be replaced if the ceramic insulator is damaged,
or if the spark plug electrodes are severely burned, very dirty or oily.
NOTICE:
Use only BOSCH WSR 6F, CHAMPION RCJ-6Y or NGK
BPMR 7A spark plugs as replacements.
Using unapproved spark plugs can damage the ignition system.
Turn the cover lock (
6
) to the "unlocked " position and carefully re-
move the filter cover (
7
).
Lift up the spark plug cover (
8
). Pull off the spark plug cap (
9
) from the
spark plug. Remove the spark plug with the combination wrench in-
cluded in delivery.
Spark plug air gap
The spark plug air gap must be 0.5 mm (0.020").
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