How do you remove a spark plug from a lawn mower without a spark plug socket?

How to remove the lawn mower spark plug without a socket, step by...

1. Park the lawnmower on the plane surface.
2. Gather some basic tools.
3. Pull the spark plug out using a wrench.
4. Pull the spark plug out using a nose plier or other tool.
5. Pull them out using a magnet and a wrench.
6. Pull it out by a rubber hose/ pipe.

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Correspondingly, which way do you turn a spark plug to remove it?

Place the socket around the spark plug and turn the socket counterclockwise. The spark plug should unscrew easily. If you are having problems removing a spark plug that is too tight, stop before you break it off. You can put a bit of dedicated penetrating oil to help loosen it.

Herein, what size socket is a lawn mower spark plug?

Spark plug sockets come in two sizes: 5/8 inches and 13/16 inches. Most spark plug sockets have a rubber insert that holds the plug snugly in place. You may also need a universal joint if your spark plugs are difficult to reach.

Do I need a special tool to remove spark plugs?

To remove spark plugs, you need a spark plug removal tool that grabs and twists the spark plugs inside your vehicle's engine. Because spark plugs can be in awkward positions, you may also need an extension for your spark plug socket.

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What is the easiest way to remove a stubborn spark plug?

How do you remove a stubborn spark plug?

1. Buy a high quality rust penetrating oil. Most of you think WD-40 is a penetrating oil. ...
2. Start by soaking. ...
3. Then try a quarter turn. ...
4. Tighten. ...
5. Loosen again until you meet resistance. ...
6. Repeat the tighten/loosen/penetrating oil step until the plug comes out. ...
7. Install the new spark plug.

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