SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER

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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.
Install the spark plug carefully,
by hand, to avoid' cross-
threading.
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.
If
installing a new
spark
plug,
tighten 1/2 turn after the spark
0.028
-
0.031
in
1
plug seats to compress the washer.
pfEl
A
loose spark plug can overheat and damage the engine.
Overtightening the spark plug can damage the threads in the
cylinder head.
Install the spark plug cap
on
the spark plug.
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