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MAINTENANCE
General Maintenance
CAUTION
If spark plug color indicates overheating, the cause of this condition must be identified and corrected to prevent damage to the engine.
Spark Plug Removal and Replacement
WARNING
Hot parts on the exhaust system or engine can cause burns and result in serious injury. Never attempt to remove the spark plug while the engine is warm.
Remove the spark plug with the special wrench (1) provided in the tool kit.
1Remove the spark plug cap.
2Rotate the plug counterclockwise and remove it.
3Install the new spark plug, rotating clockwise.
4 Torque to | 1 |
5Check spark plug gap (refer to your Owner’s Manual Supplement).
6Install spark plug cap.
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