Honda EU32i Manuel De L'utilisateur page 62

4. Inspect the spark plug. Replace it if
the electrodes are worn or fouled, or
if the insulator is cracked or chipped.
Clean the spark plug with a wire
brush if it is to be reused.
5. Measure the spark plug electrode
gap with a wire-type feeler gauge.
Correct the gap, if necessary, by
carefully bending the side electrode.
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
6. Make sure that the spark plug sealing washer is in good condition, and thread
the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross-threading.
7. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress
the washer.
If reinstalling a used spark plug, tighten 1/8–1/4 turn after the spark plug is
seated.
If installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark plug is seated.
Torque: 12 N∙m (1.2 kgf∙m, 9 lbf∙ft)
A loose spark plug can overheat and damage the engine.
Overtightening the spark plug can damage the threads in the cylinder head.
8. Reinstall the spark plug cap on the spark plug securely.
9. Reinstall the spark plug maintenance cover.
SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR
SIDE ELECTRODE
0.6–0.7 mm
(0.024–0.028 in)
SEALING WASHER
INSULATOR
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