6. Install the spark plug carefully,
by hand, to avoid cross-threading.
7. After the spark plug is seated, tighten
with a spark plug wrench
to com-
press the washer.
IMPORTANT NoT'CE
Loose spark plug can get hot enough
to damage
the engine.
Overtightening
may damage
the threads.
NOTE:
If installing
a new spark plug, tighten
l/2
turn after the spark
plug seats to compress
the washer.
If reinstalling
a used spark plug,
tighten
l/8-
l/4
turn
after
the spark
plug
seats
to compress
the
washer.
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