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6.1 Spark plug inspection
7.1 Spark plug inspection
The spark plug is an important engine component which should be
The spark plug is important engine components, which should be checked
checked periodically.
periodically.
1. Remove the cover (1) and the spark plug cap (2). Insert the tool
1. Remove the cover
through the hole from the outside of the cover.
through the hole from the outside of the cover.
2. Insert the handlebar
2. Insert the handlebar (3) into the tool (4) and turn it counterclockwise
to remove the spark plug.
remove the spark plug.
3. Check for discoloration and remove the carbon. The porcelain insulator
3. Check for discoloration and remove the carbon. The porcelain
insulator around the center electrode of spark plug should be a
around the center electrode of spark plug should be a medium-to-light tan
medium-to-light tan color.
color.
4. Check the spark plug type and gap.
4. Check the spark plug type and gap.
Standard Spark Plug: F6RTC
Spark Plug Gap: 0.7-0.8mm
R210 Spark Plug:
TORCH F6RTC/F6TC
TIP: The spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge
Spark Plug Gap: 0.6-0.8mm(0.024-0.03in)
and, If necessary, adjusted to specification.
TIP: The spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness
5. Install the spark plug.
gauge and, If necessary, adjusted to specification.
5. Install the spark plug.
Spark Plug Torque: 28 N.m
Spark Plug Torque: 28 N*m (1.25 kgf*m, 9 lbf*ft)
TIP: If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug, a good
TIP: If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug,
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4-1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the
a good estimate of the correct torque is 1/4-1/2 turn past finger tight.
spark plug should be tightened to the specified torque as soon as possible.
However, the spark plug should be tightened to the specified torque as
soon as possible.
6. Install the spark plug cap and spark plug cover.
6. Reinstall the spark plug cap and spark plug cover.
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