Yamaha TT-R125E(R), Owner'S Service Manual

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INSP
ADJ
ELECTRICAL/SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
EC370000
ELECTRICAL
EC371001
SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
1. Remove:
●
Spark plug
2. Inspect:
●
Electrode 1
Wear/damage
→
Replace.
●
Insulator color 2
Normal condition is a medium to light
tan color.
Distinctly different color
→
Check the
engine condition.
NOTE:
When the engine runs for many hours at low
speeds, the spark plug insulator will become
sooty, even if the engine and carburetor are in
good operating condition.
3. Measure:
●
Plug gap
a
Use a wire gauge or thickness gauge.
Out of specification
→
Regap.
4. Clean the plug with a spark plug cleaner
if necessary.
Spark plug gap:
0.6 ~ 0.7 mm (0.02 ~ 0.03 in)
Standard spark plug:
CR7HSA (NGK)
U22FSR-U (DENSO)
5. Tighten:
●
Spark plug
NOTE:
●
Before installing a spark plug, clean the gas-
ket surface and plug surface.
●
Finger-tighten
a
the spark plug before torqu-
ing to specification
b
.
T
R
.
.
13 Nm (1.3 m · kg, 9.4 ft · lb)