Sediment Cup; Spark Plug - Honda GX270 Manuel De L'utilisateur

SEDIMENT CUP

Cleaning
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you
can be burned or seriously injured when handling
fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame
away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
1. Move the fuel valve lever to the OFF position, then remove the
sediment cup and O-ring.
2. Wash the sediment cup in non-flammable solvent, and dry it
thoroughly.
FUEL VALVE LEVER
OFF
3. Place a new O-ring in the fuel valve, and install the sediment
cup. Tighten the sediment cup securely.
4. Move the fuel valve lever to the ON position, and check for
leaks.
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SPARK PLUG

Recommended Spark Plug: BPR6ES (NGK)
The recommended spark plug has the correct heat range for
normal engine operating temperatures.
An incorrect spark plug can cause engine damage.
If the engine has been running, let it cool before servicing the
spark plug.
For good performance, the spark plug must be properly gapped
and free of deposits.
1. Disconnect the spark plug
2. Remove the spark plug with a
3. Visually inspect the spark
O-RING
(Replace)
4. Measure the spark plug
FUEL FILTER
SCREEN
SEDIMENT CUP
5. Install the spark plug carefully
6. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a 21 mm spark plug
7. Attach the spark plug cap to the spark plug.
ENGLISH
W20EPR-U (DENSO)
cap, and remove any dirt
from around the spark plug
area.
21 mm spark plug wrench.
plug. Replace it if damaged or
badly fouled, if the sealing
washer is in poor condition,
or if the electrode is worn.
electrode gap with a wire-
type feeler gauge. Correct the
gap, if necessary, by carefully
bending the side electrode.
The gap should be:
0.7 – 0.8 mm
by hand, to avoid
cross-threading.
wrench to compress the sealing washer.
When installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after the
spark plug seats to compress the washer.
When reinstalling the original spark plug, tighten 1/8–1/4 turn
after the spark plug seats to compress the washer.
A loose spark plug can overheat and damage the engine.
Overtightening the spark plug can damage the threads in the
cylinder head.
SPARK PLUG WRENCH
SIDE ELECTRODE
0.7–0.8 mm
SEALING
WASHER