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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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