2014 Kawasaki KLX140L Owners Manual - Page 46

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 45 If the plug is oily or has carbon built up on it, clean it. The plug may also be cleaned using a high flash -point solvent and a nonmetal brush (nylon etc.). 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 • installed. Check the spark plug lead is not damaged, or correctly routed. j ○If NOTE 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
45
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If the plug is oily or has carbon built up on it, clean
it. The plug may also be cleaned using a high flash
-point solvent and a nonmetal brush (nylon etc.). 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
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