What is the correct way to remove a spark plug wire?
Beside above, why do we need to disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug?
A: Probably the most important safety precaution that you can take when doing your own repairs or maintenance on a lawnmower is to disconnect the spark plug wire before you do anything else. ... This is especially true when doing anything with the mower blade.
Beside this, can you break a spark plug wire? Grab firmly onto the spark plug wire boot, then twist in either direction and pull off simultaneously. This ensures the wire will break free is slightly corroded. ... To reinstall the spark plug wire, just simple push firmly back into place until you either feel or hear a clip.
Likewise, how do you remove a spark plug from a lawn mower without a socket?
How to remove the lawn mower spark plug without a socket, step by...
- Park the lawnmower on the plane surface.
- Gather some basic tools.
- Pull the spark plug out using a wrench.
- Pull the spark plug out using a nose plier or other tool.
- Pull them out using a magnet and a wrench.
- Pull it out by a rubber hose/ pipe.
Can you change spark plugs without changing the wires?
It is not necessary to change the wires but it's a good idea. Here's the reason. If your spark plugs have been in the engine too long the component at the end of the plug get's oxidized over time from having such high voltage run across it to jump a gap and create a spark.
