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SPARK PLUG
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ELECTRICAL
SPARK PLUG
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Inspect and adjust the areas around the
cylinder head after the engine has cooled
down completely.
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C
Before removing the spark plug, use com-
pressed air to clean the cylinder head
cover to prevent dirt from falling into the
engine.
1. Remove:
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Rear cover
Refer to “COVERS AND FUEL TANK”.
2. Remove:
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Spark plug cap
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Spark plug
3. Inspect:
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Electrode
1
Wear/damage
→
Replace.
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Insulator color
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4. Measure:
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Spark plug gap
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Use a wire gauge or thickness gauge.
Out of specification
→
Regap.
If necessary, clean the spark plug with
a spark plug cleaner.
Before installing the spark plug, clean
the gasket surface and plug surface.
INSP
ADJ
Spark plug gap:
0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)
Standard spark plug
(with resistor):
BPR4ES (NGK)
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