OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
16. MAINTENANCE
16- 10
and forth.
3, Tighten locknut and slide boots over cable adjuster.
SPARK PLUGS
Inspect:
Insulator
①
Abnormal color: Replace.
Normal color is a medium-To-lighttan color.
Electrode
②
Wear/damage: Replace/Clean.
Spark plug
(with spark plug cleaner or wire brush)
Measure:
Spark plug gap
③
Out of specification: Adjust gap.
Spark Plug Removal and Replacement
WARNING
Never attempt to remove a spark plug while the engine is warm. The exhaust system
or engine could burn you causing severe injury.
Remove the spark plug by rotating counterclockwise.
Reverse the procedure for spark plug installation.
Torque to 17ft.Ibs (23N.m).
OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
Recommended Engine Oil
Refer to the chart for selection of the oils
suited to the atmospheric temperature.
API Standard: API SG grade.
Standard spark plugA7TC
③
Gap:0.6-0.8mm