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104 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Spark Plug The standard spark plug is shown in the table. The spark plugs should be taken out in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart for cleaning, inspection, and resetting of the plug gap. Maintenance If the plugs are oily or have carbon build up on them, have them cleaned, preferably in a sand-blasting device, and then clean off any abrasive particles. The plugs may also be cleaned using a high flash-point solvent and a wire brush or other suitable tool. Measure the gap with a wire-type thickness gauge, and adjust the gap if incorrect by bending the outer electrode. If the spark plug electrodes are corroded or damaged, or if the insulator is cracked, replace the plugs. Use the standard plug. j Spark Plug Standard Plug NGK CR7E, DENSO U22ESR-N] Solid Post Type Plug Gap Tightening Torque 0.7 ∼ 0.8 mm (0.028 ∼ 0.032 in.) 13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.4 ft·lb)

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104
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
Spark Plug
The standard spark plug is shown in the table. The
spark plugs should be taken out in accordance with
the Periodic Maintenance Chart for cleaning, inspec-
tion, and resetting of the plug gap.
Maintenance
If the plugs are oily or have carbon build up
on
them,
have
them
cleaned,
preferably
in
a
sand-blasting device, and then clean off any abra-
sive particles. The plugs may also be cleaned using
a high flash-point solvent and a wire brush or other
suitable tool.
Measure the gap with a wire-type
thickness gauge, and adjust the gap if incorrect by
bending the outer electrode. If the spark plug elec-
trodes are corroded or damaged, or if the insulator
is cracked, replace the plugs.
Use the standard
plug.
Spark Plug
Standard Plug
NGK CR7E, DENSO U22ESR-N]
Solid Post Type
Plug Gap
0.7
∼
0.8 mm (0.028
∼
0.032 in.)
Tightening
Torque
13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.4 ft·lb)