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Tools and Equipment > < Ignition - Caution about Spark Plug Wrenches|Page 3333
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Fouled plug (may be caused by):

^ Rich fuel mixture
^ Retarded ignition timing
^ Oil in combustion chamber
^ Incorrect spark plug gap
^ Plug heat range too low
^ Excessive idling/low speed running
^ Clogged air cleaner element
^ Deteriorated ignition coil, coil wire or ignition wires

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Replace the plug if the center electrode is rounded.

Tools and Equipment > < Ignition - Caution about Spark Plug Wrenches|Page 3333