Title: Set the spark plug electrode gap.
Course: Small Engine Repair (20110-18) > Section: Servicing Spark Plugs

Setting should include

- examining the gap
- measuring the gap
- adjusting the gap between the center and ground electrodes, according to manufacturer’s specifications
- testing the effectiveness of the repair.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What tool should be used to check the gap on a spark plug?
- Why is the manufacturer-recommended gap important for an engine's performance?
- What are the consequences of using a spark plug with the wrong heat range?