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Plug Gap Inspection

CAUTION:
  1. To avoid possible damage to the tip, do not adjust the plug gap.
  2. To prevent damaging the tip, use a wire type plug gap gauge when inspecting the plug gap.
  1. Measure the spark plug gap using a wire type plug gap gauge.
    1. If not within the standard specification, replace the spark plug.

      Spark plug gap [PE01-18-110, PE02-18-110] 

      • Standard: 0.75-1.10 mm {0.030-0.043 in}
      • New spark plug (reference): 0.75-0.85 mm {0.030- 0.033 in}

      Spark plug gap [PE5R-18-110, PE5S-18-110] 

      • Standard: 1.05-1.40 mm {0.0414-0.0551 in}
      • New spark plug (reference): 1.05-1.15 mm {0.0414- 0.0452 in}