Leonardo 250-300 Repair Manual 2004 - Wheels Academy
Leonardo 250-300 Repair Manual 2004 - Wheels Academy
Leonardo 250-300 Repair Manual 2004 - Wheels Academy
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE<br />
LEONARDO <strong>250</strong> - <strong>300</strong><br />
2.3. SPARK PLUG<br />
2.3.1. SPARK PLUG<br />
Check the spark plug after the first 1,000 km (621 mi),<br />
and then every 6,000 km (3,728 m). Change it every<br />
1,2000 km (7,456 mi).<br />
• Check the spark plug regularly, remove carbon deposits<br />
and replace if necessary.<br />
To reach the spark plugs:<br />
DANGER<br />
Allow the engine to cool down to ambient temperature.<br />
• Remove right and left inspection covers, see 7.1.4<br />
(REMOVING RIGHT AND LEFT INSPECTION<br />
COVERS).<br />
Removal and cleaning:<br />
DANGER<br />
Never remove a spark plug cap while the<br />
engine is running. Shock hazard: the ignition<br />
system produces high voltages.<br />
• Remove the cap (1) of the spark plug (2).<br />
• Remove any trace of dirt from the spark plug base.<br />
• Introduce the special spanner provided in the tool<br />
kit on the spark plug (2).<br />
• Unscrew the spark plug (2) and extract it from its<br />
seat, taking care to prevent dust or other substances<br />
from getting inside the cylinder.<br />
• Make sure that there are neither carbon deposits,<br />
nor corrosion marks on the electrode and on the<br />
spark plugs ceramics; if necessary, clean with a<br />
plug cleaner or wire brush.<br />
• If the spark plug (2) insulating material is cracked, if<br />
the electrodes are corroded, with excessive deposits<br />
or the tip of the central electrode (3) is rounded,<br />
it must be changed.<br />
WARNING<br />
When changing the spark plug, check the<br />
thread pitch and length.<br />
If the threaded part is too short, the carbon<br />
deposits will accumulate on the thread seat,<br />
and therefore the engine may be damaged<br />
during the installation of the right spark<br />
plug.<br />
Use recommended spark plugs only. A<br />
spark plug of the wrong grade may shorten<br />
engine life and cause loss of performance.<br />
To check the spark plug gap, use a wire<br />
thickness gauge to avoid damaging the<br />
platinum covering.<br />
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