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Spark Plug u Checking Spark Plug
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Maintenance
8.
Inspect the electrodes and center
porcelain for deposits, erosion or carbon
fouling.
u If the erosion or deposit is heavy,
replace the plug.
u Clean a carbon or wet-fouled plug
with a plug cleaner, otherwise use a
wire brush.
9.
Check the spark plug gap using a wire-
type feeler gauge.
u If adjustment is necessary, bend the
side electrode carefully.
10.
Make sure the plug washer is in good
condition.
11.
With the plug washer attached, thread
the spark plug in by hand to prevent
cross-threading.
The gap should be:
0.03 to 0.04 in (0.8 to 0.9 mm)
Side electrode
Spark plug gap
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