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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGCHECKING THE SPARK PLUG
1.Remove:
●Seat
●Fuel tank side panel (right)
Refer to “SEAT, CARRIERS, FENDERS
AND FUEL TANK”.
2.Remove:
●Spark plug
3.Check:
●Spark plug type
Incorrect → Replace.
Standard spark plug:
DR8EA/NGK
4.Check:
●Electrode 1
Wear/damage → Replace.
●Insulator 2
Abnormal color → Replace.
Normal color is a medium-to-light tan color.
5.Clean the spark plug with a spark plug
cleaner or wire brush.
6.Measure:
●Plug gap a
Use a wire gauge or feeler gauge.
Out of specification → Regap.
7.Tighten:
●Spark plug
N
OTE:
Before installing a spark plug, clean the gasket
surface and plug surface.
8.Install:
●Fuel tank side panel (right)
●Seat
Refer to “SEAT, CARRIERS, FENDERS
AND FUEL TANK”.
Spark plug gap:
0.6 ~ 0.7 mm (0.024 ~ 0.028 in)
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18 Nm (1.8 m • kg, 13 ft • lb)