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Westinghouse WH6000 — Checking and Cleaning Spark Plug

Maintenance

For the Westinghouse WH6000, from the Westinghouse owner's manual.

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Before you start

  • Always remove spark plug wire before servicing

Procedure

  1. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.
  2. Using spark plug socket, remove spark plug.
  3. Check spark plug gap and adjust if needed.
  4. Clean spark plug electrode with wire brush.
  5. Reinstall spark plug.
  6. Reinstall spark plug wire until boot fully engages tip.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Check/clean at 100 hours or 6 months
  • Replace at 300 hours or 1 year

Source: Westinghouse owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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