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IGNITION SYSTEM
WARNING:
High voltage ignition system. Electrical shock hazard.
WARNING:
The bilge can accumulate explosive fumes. The bilge fan
will evacuate the fumes. The bilge pump must be run for a minimum of 10
minutes prior to cranking the engine.
Type of Ignition System
This engine is equipped with a distributor-less coil near plug ignition system
Spark plugs
CAUTION:
Always use the recommended spark plug for your engine.
Hotter or colder plugs, or similar plugs that are not exact equivalents to the
recommended plugs, can cause permanent engine damage, reduce the
engines useful life, and cause many other problems such as hard starting,
spark knock and run-on, premature failure of catalyst and exhaust
emissions may occur.
Spark plugs should be replaced at the recommended intervals as described in
the Maintenance Schedule on page 32. Use only the recommended spark plugs
or an equivalent as described in the General Specifications.
The spark plug gap should be adjusted as recommended in the General
Specifications page 33.
