Mio Amore - Checking The Spark Plug
Mio Amore - Checking The Spark Plug
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To remove the spark plug TIP
Checking the spark plug 1. Place the vehicle on the center- If the spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
stand. ferent color, the engine could be oper-
2. Remove panel A. (See page 7-5.) ating improperly. Do not attempt to
diagnose such problems yourself. In-
stead, have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
2. Check the spark plug for electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or
1. Spark plug
other deposits, and replace it if
necessary.
The spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check. 1. Spark plug wrench Specified spark plug:
Since heat and deposits will cause any C7HSA (NGK)
3. Remove the spark plug cap.
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark 4. Remove the spark plug as shown,
plug should be removed and checked To install the spark plug
with the spark plug wrench includ-
7 in accordance with the periodic mainte- 1. Measure the spark plug gap with a
ed in the owner’s tool kit.
nance and lubrication chart. In addition, wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
the condition of the spark plug can re- essary, adjust the gap to specifica-
To check the spark plug
veal the condition of the engine. tion.
1. Check that the porcelain insulator
around the center electrode of the
spark plug is a medium-to-light tan
(the ideal color when the vehicle is
ridden normally).
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