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dance with the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, the condition of the spark
plug can reveal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-11.)
2. Remove the bolts and the quick fastener
screws shown.
3. Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
WARNING
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Always turn off the engine before removing
the fuel tank cap.
Do not remove the fuel tank cap immediately
after the engine has been running and is still
very hot.
Do not spill gasoline on the engine, exhaust
pipe or muffler.
Never remove the fuel tank cap while smok-
ing, or in the vicinity of sparks, open flames,
or other sources of ignition such as the pilot
lights of water heaters and clothes dryers.
4. Pull the panel backward, and then remove the
panel.
5. Install the fuel tank cap by turning it clockwise.
6. Remove the bolt, lift the rear of the fuel tank,
and then tilt it back.
1. Panel
2. Bolt
3. Quick fastener screw
4. Fuel tank cap
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