Honda Power Equipment 659800, EU1000i - page 49

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0.024 0.028in
(0.60 0.70mm)
SEALINGWASHER
Check that the spark plug sealing washer is in good condition, and
thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross-threading.
Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwithasparkplugwrenchto
compress thewasher.
If installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark plug
seats to compress the washer. If reinstalling a used spark plug,
tighten 1/8 1/4 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the
washer.
A loose spark plug can overheat and damage the engine.
Overtightening the spark plug can damage the threads in the cylinder
head.
Reinstall the spark plug cap on the spark plug securely.
Reinstall the spark plug maintenance cover.
Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a wire-type feeler gauge.
Correctthe gap, if necessary, by carefully bending the side electrode.
Visually inspect the spark plug. Replace it if the electrodes are worn
or if the insulator is cracked, chipped, or fouled.
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The gap should be:
0.024 0.028 in (0.60 0.70 mm)
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