Ignition System - Yamaha F40BMHD Wartungshandbuch

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IGNITION SYSTEM

CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS
Refer to "CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS"
on page 3-22.
CHECKING THE IGNITION SPARK GAP
WARNING
• Do not touch any of the connections of
the spark gap tester lead wires.
• Do not let sparks leak out of the
removed spark plug cap.
• Keep flammable gas or liquids away,
since this test can produce sparks.
Check:
• Ignition spark gap
Above specification → Replace the
spark plug.
Ignition spark gap
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
Checking steps
(1) Remove the spark plugs from the engine.
(2) Connect a spark plug cap to the spark
gap tester.
(3) Set the spark gap length on the adjust-
ing knob.
Spark gap tester
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(4) Crank the engine and observe the spark
through the discharge window of the
spark gap tester.
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