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What is the spark plug gap settings for a Kawasaki?

Dennis WaldenNov 24, 2021

Kawasaki Spark Plug Fitment Chart

Manufacturer	Model	Electrode Gap
KAWASAKI	EL 252	0.7-0.8 MM
KAWASAKI	ELIMINATOR 125	0.6 MM
KAWASAKI	EN 500	0.7 MM
KAWASAKI	EN 500	0.7 MM

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Keeping this in consideration, what should a lawn mower spark plug gap be?

Setting the Gap on Your Spark Plug

You'll need a spark plug gauge to adjust the gap on your lawn mower's spark plug. Although many small engine spark plugs require a .030 gap, this varies depending on the engine type. You can check this on the engine owners manual.

Simply so, do lawn mower spark plugs need to be gapped? Depending on the type of spark plug needed for your lawnmower engine, the gap between the post and tongue (center and ground electrodes) must be set a specific width. If the gap is too large, the spark generated in the center electrode will not travel completely to the ground electrode.

Correspondingly, what happens if spark plug gap is wrong?

Incorrectly gapped spark plugs could cause engine misfires. Corroded spark plugs could halt the spark altogether and, again, cause misfires. Broken spark plugs could, you guessed it, cause misfires AND if pieces of the ceramic enter the cylinder, could cause far worse issues down the road.

What happens if the spark plug gap is too small?

The Spark-Plug Gap

If the gap is too small, the spark will likely be too weak and cause the engine to run poorly or with poor efficiency. ... A spark-plug gap gauge both measures and adjusts the gap and is inexpensive and simple to use.

What is the difference between RC12YC and rc14yc spark plug?

What is the difference between rc12yc and rc14yc spark plug? The higher number is a slightly hotter spark type plug. The RC14YC4 is now the standard plug for the 990/992 Generac engines. The 999 in the new 16-22kW Evolution (7000 series) units and older 20kW units are still using the cooler RC12YC4 plugs.