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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG
5. Check:
• electrode
1
Wear/damage
→
Replace.
• insulator
2
Abnormal color
→
Replace.
Normal color is a medium-to-light tan color.
6. Clean:
• spark plug
(with a spark plug cleaner or wire brush)
7. Measure:
• spark plug gap
a
Use a wire gauge or thickness gauge.
Out of specification
→
Regap.
8. Tighten:
• spark plug
TIP:
_
Before installing a spark plug, clean the gasket
surface and plug surface.
9. Connect:
• spark plug cap
10.Install:
• rear console
• seats
Refer to “SEATS, ENCLOSURE, HOOD
AND CARGO BED” in chapter 8.
Spark plug gap
0.8 ~ 0.9 mm (0.031 ~ 0.035 in)
T
R
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13 Nm (1.3 m · kg, 9.4 ft · lb)