2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 98

2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Manual

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96 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Spark Plug The standard spark plug is shown in the table. The spark plug should be taken out in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart for cleaning, inspection, and resetting of the plug gap. Maintenance If the plug is oily or has carbon build-up, have it cleaned, preferably in a sand-blasting device, and then clean off any abrasive particles. The plug may also be cleaned using a high flash-point solvent and a wire brush or other suitable tool. Measure the gap with a wire-type thickness gauge, and adjust the gap if incorrect by bending the outer electrode. If the spark plug electrode is corroded or damaged, or if the insulator is cracked, replace the plug. Use the standard plug. j A. Spark Plug B. Fuel Tank NOTE żSince the spark plug is located just below the fuel tank, you need to remove the fuel tank to gain access for maintaining the spark plug. Ask your authorized dealer to have the plug serviced in accordance with the Maintenance Chart.

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96
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
Spark Plug
The standard spark plug is shown in the table. The
spark plug should be taken out in accordance with
the Periodic Maintenance Chart for cleaning, inspec-
tion, and resetting of the plug gap.
Maintenance
If the plug is oily or has carbon build-up, have it
cleaned, preferably in a sand-blasting device, and
then clean off any abrasive particles. The plug may
also be cleaned using a high flash-point solvent and
a wire brush or other suitable tool. Measure the gap
with a wire-type thickness gauge, and adjust the gap
if incorrect by bending the outer electrode.
If the
spark plug electrode is corroded or damaged, or if
the insulator is cracked, replace the plug. Use the
standard plug.
NOTE
°
Since the spark plug is located just below the fuel
tank, you need to remove the fuel tank to gain ac-
cess for maintaining the spark plug.
Ask your authorized dealer to have the plug ser-
viced in accordance with the Maintenance Chart.
A. Spark Plug
B. Fuel Tank