Part No. 34032 Genie S-80 & Genie S-85 4 - 35Service Manual - First Edition Section 4 - Scheduled Maintenance Procedures1 Remove the 2 bolts from under the engine pivotplate. Swing the engine pivot plate away fromthe machine to access the distributor.a pivot plate retaining boltsb engine pivot plate2 Label and disconnect the coil and spark plugwires from the distributor cap.3 Remove the cap and rotor from the distributor.4 Clean the cap and rotor using electrical contactcleaner or a damp cloth.5 Completely dry the cap and rotor.Moisture in the distributor cap willcause the engine to run poorly.6 Inspect the cap and rotor for corrosion, cracksand abrasion. Replace the cap and rotor if theyare damaged.7 Install the rotor and cap, then connect the coiland spark plug wires.8 Swing the engine pivot plate back to its originalposition and replace the two retaining bolts.9 Start the engine from the ground controls andcheck the engine for proper operation.C-13Replace the Spark Plugs- Gasoline/LPG ModelsPeriodic replacement of the spark plugs isessential to good engine performance andservice life. Worn, loose or corroded spark plugswill cause the engine to perform poorly and mayresult in component damage.Perform this procedure with theengine off.1 Label, then disconnect the plug wires from thespark plugs by grasping the molded boot. Donot pull on the plug wire.2 Blow out any debris around spark plugs.3 Remove all the spark plugs from the engine.4 Adjust the gap on each new spark plug.5 Install the new spark plugs, then connect thewires. Be sure that each spark plug wire isattached to the correct spark plug.Spark plug specificationsSpark plug type Motorcraft AWSF-42Spark plug gap 0.042 to 0.046 inches1.07 to 1.18 mmSpark plug torque 5 to 10 foot-pounds7 to 14 NmTABLE C PROCEDURESba a
