Mondial SMX 125 Serie Manual Del Proprietário página 62

MAINTENANCE
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Blow vigorously with a blast of air to prevent removed dirt from getting
into the engine.
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Replace the spark plug if there are cracks on its insulating
material, corroded electrodes or large deposits.
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Check the electrode gap with a thickness gauge.
This gap should be 0.5
bending the earth electrode.
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Make sure the washer is in good conditions. Once the washer is fitted,
finger screw the spark plug to avoid damaging the thread.
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Tighten using the spanner supplied in the tool kit, make the spark plug
complete 1/2 a turn to press the washer.
CAUTION
Tighten the spark plug correctly, otherwise engine may overheat and
cause irretrievable damage. Use recommended spark plugs only.
Using a spark plug other than specified, might compromise engine
performance and vehicle life.
Tightening torques:
Spark plug:
12 ~ 14 Nm (1,2 ~ 1,4 m·kgf, 8,8 ~ 10.3 lb ft)
• Place the spark plug cap correctly so that it does not get detached due
to engine vibrations.
• Refit the fuel tank.
Specified spark plug:
NGK / CR9 EB -
60
(0.02 in); adjust it if required by carefully
mm.
Alternative: Champion RG4HC