
3-15
CHK
ADJ
EAS00060
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG
1. Remove:
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cover
Refer to “COVER AND PANEL”.
2. Disconnect:
8
spark plug cap
3. Remove:
8
spark plug
c
C
Before removing the spark plug, blow away
any dirt accumulated in the spark plug well
with compressed air to prevent it from falling
into the cylinder.
4. Check:
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spark plug type
Incorrect
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Change.
Spark plug type (manufacturer)
CR7E (NGK)
5. Check:
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electrode
1
Damage/wear
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Replace the spark plug.
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insulator
2
Abnormal color
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Replace the spark plug.
Normal color is medium-to-light tan.
6. Clean:
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spark plug
(with a spark plug cleaner or wire brush)
7. Measure:
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spark plug gap
a
(with a wire Thickness gauge)
Out of specification
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Regap.
Spark plug gap
0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.032 in)
8. Install:
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spark plug
12.5 Nm (1.25 m • kg, 9 ft • lb)
NOTE:
Before installing the spark plug, clean the spark
plug and gasket surface.
9. Connect:
8
spark plug cap
10.Install:
8
cover
Refer to “COVER AND PANEL”.
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a
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG
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