Spark Plug Replacement; Spark Arrester Cleaning (If Equipped) - Honda GX240RT2 Service And Repair Manual

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SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT

If the engine has been running, the engine will be
very hot. Allow it to cool before proceeding.
Remove the spark plug cap, and then remove the spark
plug (1) using a spark plug wrench (2).
Verify the new spark plug gap is correct
Install a new spark plug finger-tight to seat the washer,
and then tighten 1/2 turn with a spark plug wrench.
SPARK PLUG: BPR6ES (NGK) W20EPR-U (DENSO)
A loose spark plug can become very hot and can
damage the engine. Overtightening can damage the
threads in the cylinder block.
Install the spark plug cap securely.
SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING
(if equipped)
The engine and the muffler becomes very hot dur-
ing operation and remains hot for a while after stop-
ping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler
while it is hot. Allow it to cool before proceeding.
SOLID PROTECTOR TYPE
Remove the muffler cover
Remove the 5 x 8 mm tapping screws (1), 6 x 10 mm
tapping screw (2), and muffler protector (3).
Remove the 5 x 8 mm tapping screws (4) and spark
arrester (5).
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(page 3-9).
(page 14-2), If equipped.
(2)
(1)
(2)
(1)
(3)
(5)
(4)