Yamaha Rhino 450 YXR45FAV, Service Manual

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CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG
1. Remove:
• driver seat
• passenger seat
• console
Refer to “SEATS, ENCLOSURE, HOOD
AND CARGO BED” in chapter 8.
2. Remove:
• spark plug
3. Check:
• spark plug type
Incorrect
→
Replace.
4. Check:
• electrode 1
Wear/damage
→
Replace.
• insulator 2
Abnormal color
→
Replace.
Normal color is a medium-to-light tan color.
5. Clean the spark plug with a spark plug
cleaner or wire brush.
6. Measure:
• spark plug gap
a
Use a wire gauge or thickness gauge.
Out of specification
→
Regap.
7. Install:
• spark plug
NOTE:
Before installing a spark plug, clean the gasket
surface and plug surface.
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8. Install:
• console
• passenger seat
• driver seat
Refer to “SEATS, ENCLOSURE, HOOD
AND CARGO BED” in chapter 8.
Standard spark plug
DR8EA/NGK
Spark plug gap
0.6 ~ 0.7 mm (0.024 ~ 0.028 in)
T
R
.
.
18 Nm (1.8 m
·
kg, 13 ft
·
lb)