Honda EU3000is Manual - Hollywood Studio Rentals

6. Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard it if the insulator is cracked,
chipped or fouled.
7. Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a wire-type feeler gauge.
Correct the gap, if necessary, by carefully bending the side electrode.
The gap should be:
0.0280.031 in (0.700.80 mm)
0.0280.031 in (0.700.80 mm)
SEALING WASHER
8. Check that the spark plug sealing washer is in good condition, and
thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross-threading.
9. Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwithasparkplugwrenchto
compress the washer.
If installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark plug
seats to compress the washer. If reinstalling a used spark plug,
tighten 1/81/4 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the
washer.
A loose spark plug can overheat and damage the engine.
Overtightening the spark plug can damage the threads in the cylinder
head.
10.
Reinstall the spark plug inspection cover and tighten the cover
screw.
11. Close and latch the left-side maintenance cover.
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