Honda Power Equipment HRB216TXA owner manual Servicing Your Honda Lawn Mower

SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER

4.Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a suitable gauge. The gap should be 0.028 ~ 0.031 in (0.7 ~ 0.8 mm). Correct the gap, if necessary, by carefully bending the side electrode.

5.Install the spark plug carefully, by hand, to avoid cross- threading.

6.After the spark plug seats, tighten with a 13/16 in (21 mm) spark plug wrench to compress the washer.

If reinstalling the old spark plug, tighten 1/8 to 1/4 turn after the spark plug seats.

0.028 ~ 0.031 in

(0.7 ~ 0.8 mm)

If installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer.

NOTICE

A loose spark plug can overheat and damage the engine. Overtightening the spark plug can damage the threads in the cylinder head.

7. Install the spark plug cap on the spark plug.

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