Maintenance
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7) Inspection of Spark Plugs
1.
Remove plug caps and then spark plugs.
Clean spark plug electrodes 1 by using spark plug
2.
cleaner. Replace if necessary.
1
1
Check electrodes 1 for corrosion or excessive build up of
3.
2
2
carbon, and washer 2 for damage. Replace if necessary.
Check spark plug gap a. Replace if it is over specified
4.
value. Adjust gap if it is out of specified range.
Install spark plug, fully hand-tighten a, and then use plug
5.
wrench to tighten to specified torque b.
a
Spark Plug Gap a:Standard Value
0.9 - 1.0 mm (0.035 - 0.039 in)
Functional Limit:
1.2 mm (0.0472 in)
Specified Spark Plug:
B8HS-10
Spark Plug:
27 N · m (20 lb · ft) [2.7 kgf · m]
If a torque-wrench is not available when you are
fitting a spark plug, a good estimate of the correct
torque is 1/4 to 1/2 a turn past finger-tight. Have
the spark plug adjusted to the correct torque as
soon as possible with a torque-wrench.
GB
2st X50D2 2011