2-10 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG
• Remove the right inner fender. (
$
8-6)
• Disconnect the spark plug cap
1
and remove the spark plug.
CARBON DEPOSITS
Check to see if there are carbon deposits on the spark plug. If
carbon is deposited, remove it with a spark plug cleaner
machine or carefully use a tool with a pointed end.
SPARK PLUG GAP
Measure the spark plug gap with a thickness gauge. If the spark
plug gap is out of specification, adjust the gap.
&
Standard
Spark plug gap: 0.7 – 0.8 mm (0.028 – 0.031 in)
%
09900-20803: Thickness gauge
ELECTRODE
Check the condition of the electrode.
If the electrode is extremely worn or burnt, replace the spark
plug with a new one.
Also, replace the spark plug if it has a broken insulator, dam-
aged threads, etc.
#
Inspect every 2 000 km (1 200 miles, 6 months).
Replace every 6 000 km (4 000 miles).
Standard
Cold type
NGK
CR6E
CR7E
DENSO
U20ESR-N
U22ESR-N
0.7 – 0.8 mm
(0.028 – 0.031 in)
Check the thread size and reach when replacing the
spark plug. If the reach is too short, carbon will be
deposited on the screw portion of the spark plug hole
and engine damage may result.
Summary of Contents for LT-A700X 2004
Page 25: ...2 8 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE INTAKE SIDE ...
Page 26: ...PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2 9 EXHAUST SIDE ...
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Page 59: ...3 8 ENGINE Remove the engine from the right side ...
Page 133: ...3 82 ENGINE Pull the rope and check that the ratchet is pushed out ...
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Page 301: ...7 20 COOLING AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM EXHAUST SIDE INTAKE SIDE ...
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Page 312: ...CHASSIS 8 9 REAR CARRIER Remove the rear carrier 1 ...
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Page 420: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9 33 HEADLIGHT INSTALLATION Head light coupler Head light R Adjusting point ...
Page 453: ...10 26 SERVICING INFORMATION Rear box Rear fender Right mud guard Left mud guard ...
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