Changing/checking the sparkplug
! Exercise caution when following this
section, a risk of electric shock exists.
! Ensure all fuel has been removed from the
unit.
•
Remove the spark plug cover and dust
shield by firmly pulling it away from
the spark plug.
•
Using the provided tool, place the
socket over the spark plug and firmly
strike the screwdriver rod with the
palm of your hand in an anti-clockwise
direction to loosen the plug, then
unscrew the rest of the way to remove.
•
At this point, if you are exchanging the
plug, discard the old one and pick up a
new plug. Remove the dust shield by
pulling it off the spark plug cover and
push the plug into the rubber cover
cap ensuring it goes all the way in.
•
To check for a spark, the tip of the plug
must touch a metallic surface. The
easiest method is to push it against the
metal area on the engine next to
where the plug normally sits.
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