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MAINTENANCE Electrical ComponentsContinued Spark Plugs
CAUTION: SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR IF THE INCORRECT SPARK PLUG IS USEDUSE ONLY RESISTOR-TYPE SPARK PLUGS! SEVERE ENGINE PROBLEMS MAY OCCUR IF NON-RESISTOR-TYPE SPARK PLUGS ARE INSTALLED1Inspect electrodes for wear, carbon buildup, or fouling (wet oily residue)Replace plugs if edges of electrodes are rounded or eroded2Clean with electrical contact cleaner or glass bead spark plug cleaner onlyA wire brush or coated abrasive should not be used3Measure gap with wire gauge and refer to specificationsAdjust if necessary by bending the side electrode carefully4Coat spark plug threads with small amount of anti-seize compound5Install spark plug and torque to 18ft.lbs6Make sure spark plug caps are screwed completely onto end of plug wire7Apply small amount of Nyogelt grease to inside of plug caps and install8Push cap onto plug until cap "snaps" into placeSpark Plug Gap