Perio
d
ic maintenance an
d
a
d
justment
8-10
8
Before installing a spark plug, the
spark plug gap should be measured
with a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the spark
plug threads.
TIP
If a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4–
1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the
spark plug should be tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.
NOTICE
ECA10841
Do not use any tools to remove or in-
stall the spark plu
g
cap, otherwise
the i
g
nition coil coupler may
g
et
d
ama
g
e
d
. The spark plu
g
cap may
b
e
d
ifficult to remove
b
ecause the
ru
bb
er seal on the en
d
of the cap fits
ti
g
htly. To remove the spark plu
g
cap, simply twist it
b
ack an
d
forth
while pullin
g
it out; to install it, twist
it
b
ack an
d
forth while pushin
g
it in.
EAU36113
Canister
This model is equipped with a canister
to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor
into the atmosphere. Before operating
this vehicle, make sure to check the
following:
Check each hose connection.
Check each hose and canister for
cracks or damage. Replace if
damaged.
Make sure that the canister
breather is not blocked, and if
necessary, clean it.
Specifie
d
spark plu
g
:
NGK/LMAR8A-9
1. Spark plug gap
Spark plu
g
g
ap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Ti
g
htenin
g
torque:
Spark plug:
13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)
1. Canister breather hose
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