2022 Kawasaki KLX300R Spark Plug Owners Manual

2022 Kawasaki KLX300R Spark Plug

Spark Plug

The spark plug should be taken out periodically for inspection and regapping. Measure the gap with a weype thickness gauge. If incorrect, adjust the gap to the specified value by bending the outer electrode.

Spark Plug Gap
CR8E 0.7 0.8 mm (0.028~0.031 in.)

A. Gap
B. Outer Electrode

If the plug is oily or has carbon built up on it, clean it. The plug may also be cleaned using a high flash -point solvent and a nonmetal brush (nylon etc.). If the spark plug electrodes are corroded, or damaged or if the insulator is cracked, replace the plug. The standard spark plug is shown in the table below.

Standard Spark Plug
NGK CRBE

NOTE

• lf the spark plug is replaced, use the genuine Kawasaki spark plug.
• Spark Plug Removal and Installation
• Clean the cylinder head around the spark plug cap hole before removing the spark plug.
• Pull the spark plug cap off the plug.

NOTICE
When removing the spark plug cap, do not pull the lead. The lead could be broken off or damaged the wires inside.

• Apply a suitable wrench to the spark plug.
• Loosen and remove the spark plug.
• When reinstalling the spark plug, torque it to specification.

Tightening Torque
Spark Plug: L 13 Nm (1.3 kgfm, 115 in-lb)

Fit the spark plug cap securely onto the spark plug, and pull the cap lightly to make sure that it is properly installed. Check the spark plug cap lead is not damaged, or correctly routed.

A. Spark Plug Cap
B. Spark Plug