Paper Element; Spark Plug Service - Kawasaki FS481V Manual Del Propietário

32 MAINTENANCE

Paper Element

Clean the paper element (B) every 100 hours.
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Clean the paper element by tapping gently to re-
move dust. If very dirty, replace the paper element
with a new one.
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Replace with a new paper element yearly or 200
hours. Whichever comes first.
NOTE
○
Operating in dusty condition may require more fre-
quent maintenance than above.
NOTICE
Do not wash paper element.
Do not oil foam or paper element.
Do not use pressurized air to clean paper ele-
ment.

Spark Plug Service

WARNING
Engines can become extremely hot during
normal operation. Hot engine components
can cause severe burns. Stop the engine and
allow it to cool before checking spark plugs.
Clean or replace the spark plugs and reset spark
plug gap (A) every 100 hours of operation.
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Disconnect the spark plug caps from the spark
plugs and remove the spark plugs.
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Clean the electrodes (B) by scraping with a wire
brush to remove carbon deposits.
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Inspect for cracked porcelain or other wear and
damage. Replace the spark plug with a new one if
necessary.
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Check the spark plug gap and reset if necessary.
The gap must be 0.75 mm (0.030 in). To change
the gap, bend only the side–electrode, using a
spark plug tool.
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Install and tighten the spark plugs to 22 N·m (2.2
kgf·m, 16 ft·lb). Connect the spark plug caps.
RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUG
NGK ..................................BPR4ES