Checking The Spark Plug; Checking The Air Cleaner - Sym ME20BW-COC Série Manuel D'utilisation

§CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG §
 The electrodes too dirty or excessive air gap will cause hard or fail
starting, so it will be inspect and adjusted periodically.
 Remove the cap of spark plug cable (remove the spark plug using the
spark plug wrench in the tool kit.
 Check the electrode if it is dirty or fouled by carbon deposits.
 Remove the carbon deposits on the electrode with steel wire, and clean
the spark plug with gasoline, then, wipe dry with a rag.
 Check the electrode, and adjust its gap to 0.6~0.7 mm. (Check it with a
feeler gauge)
 Hand tight the spark plug as far as it can go and then tighten it another
1/2~3/4 turns with a wrench.
WARNING:
The engine is very hot after running. Pay attention not to get burned.
※ Use only spark plugs suitable for the engine specifications of this motorcycle recommended by
the manufacturer. (Refer to specifications.)
§CHECKING THE AIR CLEANER §
If air cleaner is clogged by dust, engine performance and fuel
economy will be affected, so, it's important to do periodic
maintenance.
1.
Remove the front seat.
2.
Remove the air cleaner cover by removing the four screws.
3.
Remove the air cleaner filter element. Use air gun to blow
off dirty thoroughly.
CAUTION:
 Dust deposit is one of the major causes of reducing output horsepower and increasing fuel
consumption.
 Change the air cleaner element or clean it more frequently to prolong the engine's service life if
the motorcycle is driven on dusty roads very often.
 If air cleaner is installed improperly, dust will be absorbed into cylinders, which may cause a
premature wear and reducing output power and engine life.
 Be careful not to soak the air cleaner when washing the motorcycle. Otherwise, it will cause
engine hard to start.
 Water enters the air cleaner will cause the engine fails to start ,so do not allow water to enter the
air cleaner when washing the motorcycle.
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0.6~0.7 mm