Maintenance and care

(2)Slide the rubber cover away from the ad- juster, and then loosen the locknut.

(3)Make sure that the handlebars are facing straight ahead, and then adjust the free play by turning the adjuster.

(5)Install the front and rear handlebar cov- ers as shown in the illustration, and then install the ten screws.

1Rubber cover

2Locknut

3Adjuster

4Throttle lever free play

Throttle lever free play: 2.0–5.0 mm (0.08–0.20 in)

(4)Hold the adjuster with one wrench while tightening the locknut with another wrench. Slide the rubber cover to its orig- inal position.

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Cleaning and adjusting the spark plugs

The spark plug is an important engine component and is easy to inspect. The condition of the spark plug can indicate something about the condition of the engine. For example, if one spark plug has a distinctly different color, the engine could require servicing. Do not attempt to diagnose any problems yourself. Have a Yamaha dealer service the watercraft. Remove and inspect the spark plugs periodi- cally; heat and deposits will cause the spark plugs to slowly break down and erode. If electrode erosion becomes excessive, or if carbon and other deposits are excessive, replace the spark plug with the specified plug.

Specified spark plug:

LFR6A

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