2011 Kawasaki KLX140 Owners Manual - Page 43

2011 Kawasaki KLX140 Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 41 If the plug is oily or has carbon built up on it, clean it (preferably with a sandblaster) and then clean off any abrasive particles. The plug may also be cleaned using a high-flash-point solvent and a wire brush or other suitable tool. If the spark plug electrodes are corroded, or damaged, or if the insulator is cracked, replace the plug. The standard spark plug is shown in the table below. Standard Spark Plug NGK CR7HSA the plug cap securely onto the spark plug, and • Fit pull the cap lightly to make sure that it is properly the spark plug lead is not damaged, or cor• Check rectly routed. installed. j NOTE żIf the spark plug is replaced, use the genuine Kawasaki spark plug. Spark Plug Removal and Installation the cylinder head around the spark plug cap • Clean hole before removing the spark plug. the spark plug cap off the plug before remov• Pull ing the spark plug. a suitable wrench to the spark plug. • Apply Loosen and remove the spark plug. • When reinstalling the spark plug, torque it to spec• ification. Spark Plug Tightening Torque 13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 ft·lb) A. Plug Cap B. Spark Plug

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
41
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If the plug is oily or has carbon built up on it, clean
it (preferably with a sandblaster) and then clean
off any abrasive particles.
The plug may also be
cleaned using a high-flash-point solvent and a wire
brush or other suitable tool. If the spark plug elec-
trodes are corroded, or damaged, or if the insulator
is cracked, replace the plug.
The standard spark
plug is shown in the table below.
Standard Spark Plug
NGK CR7HSA
NOTE
°
If the spark plug is replaced, use the genuine
Kawasaki spark plug.
Spark Plug Removal and Installation
Clean the cylinder head around the spark plug cap
hole before removing the spark plug.
Pull the spark plug cap off the plug before remov-
ing the spark plug.
Apply a suitable wrench to the spark plug.
Loosen and remove the spark plug.
When reinstalling the spark plug, torque it to spec-
ification.
Spark Plug Tightening Torque
13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 ft·lb)
Fit the plug cap securely onto the spark plug, and
pull the cap lightly to make sure that it is properly
installed.
Check the spark plug lead is not damaged, or cor-
rectly routed.
A. Plug Cap
B. Spark Plug