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Old 12-17-2008, 08:36 PM
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Dumb question: How do I get that spark plug outta there?
 
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Old 12-17-2008, 09:35 PM
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Pull off the cap and the plug is down in there. Use your plug wrench that came with the atv to take it out.
 
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Old 12-17-2008, 11:53 PM
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Ok... do I have to take the gas tank off? Can't even reach it...

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Old 12-18-2008, 12:00 AM
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nope. take the side cover off. (side with the shiffter) use you sparkplug wrench and your done.
 
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Old 12-18-2008, 12:28 AM
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I gotta tell you guys, I must be the world's biggest tard, cuz I can't even figure out how to get the cap off... doesn't even seem possible... (???????) No way I could get my hand in there...
 
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Old 12-18-2008, 01:14 AM
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1st take your seat off. then take your side panel off, fine your spark plug wire to the spark plug, pull up until it comes off, make sure you are pulling on the boot and not the wire. then use your spark plug wrench that came with the ATV, it will fit right down in there. make sure its all the way down and turn to your left. replace the new plug the same way. i always use never seize (just a little) on the new plug. next time you change it it will come out no problem.

IF YOU WANT TO HAVE MORE ROOM TWO BOLTS UNDER THE SEAT AT THE END OF THE GAS TANK. TAKE THEM OUT WILL GIVE YOU EXTRA ROOM, BUT YOU REALLY DON'T NEED TO DO THAT.
 
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Old 12-18-2008, 07:00 AM
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My trouble is i can't reach the plug wire, or the boot...??? What am I doin wrong??

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Old 12-19-2008, 04:36 AM
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After you pul the right side cover off you should be able to reach in and grab the spark plug boot. I have big hands but I can still reach it.
 
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Old 12-19-2008, 02:10 PM
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your spark plug wrench has a deal on it to lift up on the spark plug boot.
 
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Old 12-19-2008, 02:18 PM
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Is that what the end of that is for, I've been opening Corona's with it.
 


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