2011 Kawasaki Prairie 360 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 132

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130 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 have carbon built up on them, have them 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 electrodes are corroded or damaged, or if the insulator is cracked, replace the plug. Use the standard plug. j Spark Plug Standard Plug Plug Gap Tightening Torque NGK DPR8EA-9 (Solid post terminal type) 0.8 ∼ 0.9 mm (0.031 ∼ 0.035 in.) 14.0 N·m (1.4 kgf·m, 10.1 ft·lb) NOTE żFit the plug securely. żPull up the spark plug cap lightly to make sure of its good installation. Spark Plug Removal pull the spark plug cap from the spark • Carefully plug. • Unscrew the spark plug.

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130
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 have carbon built up on them,
have them cleaned, preferably in a sand-blasting de-
vice, 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. Mea-
sure the gap with a wire-type thickness gauge, and
adjust the gap if incorrect by bending the outer elec-
trode. If the spark plug electrodes are corroded or
damaged, or if the insulator is cracked, replace the
plug. Use the standard plug.
NOTE
°
Fit the plug securely.
°
Pull up the spark plug cap lightly to make sure of
its good installation.
Spark Plug
NGK DPR8EA–9
Standard Plug
(Solid post terminal type)
Plug Gap
0.8
∼
0.9 mm (0.031
∼
0.035 in.)
Tightening
Torque
14.0 N·m (1.4 kgf·m, 10.1 ft·lb)
Spark Plug Removal
•
Carefully pull the spark plug cap from the spark
plug.
•
Unscrew the spark plug.