Maintenance and care

To remove a spark plug:

(1)Remove the seats. (See page 30 for seat removal and installation procedures.)

(2)Remove the engine cover screws, and then remove the engine cover.

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coil coupler could be damaged. The spark plug cap may be difficult to remove because the rubber seal on the end of the cap fits tightly. To remove the spark plug cap, simply twist it back and forth while pulling it up; to install it, twist it back and forth while pushing it down.

(4)Remove the spark plug.

Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge. Replace the spark plug or adjust the gap to specification if neces- sary.

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1Engine cover screw

2Engine cover

(3)Remove the spark plug cap bolts, and then remove the spark plug cap.

NOTE:

If removing the spark plug cap nearest the stern, remove the plastic tie that is securing the wiring harness before removing the cap.

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1Spark plug cap bolt

2Spark plug cap

3Plastic tie

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CAUTION:

Do not use any tools to remove or install the spark plug cap, otherwise the ignition

1Spark plug gap

Spark plug gap:

0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)

To install a spark plug:

(1)Clean the gasket surface.

(2)Wipe any dirt from the threads of the spark plug.

(3)Install the spark plug, and then tighten it to the specified torque.

Spark plug tightening torque:

24.5 Nm (18.1 ft-lb) (2.50 kgf-m)

NOTE:

If a torque wrench is not available when you are installing a spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque is 1/4 turn to 1/2 turn past finger tight using the spark plug wrench in-

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