Maintenance and care

To install a spark plug:

(1)Clean the gasket surface.

(2)Wipe any dirt from the threads of the spark plug.

(3)Install the spark plug, and then tighten it to the specified torque.

Spark plug tightening torque:

12.5Nm (9.2 ft-lb) (1.27 kgf-m)

(4)Install the spark plug cap.

NOTE:

●Wipe off any water on the spark plug or in- side the spark plug cap before installing the cap. Push the spark plug cap down until it is securely installed.

●If a torque wrench is not available when you are installing a spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque is 1/4 turn to 1/2 turn past finger tight using the spark plug wrench included in the tool kit. Have the spark plug adjusted to the correct torque with a torque wrench as soon as possible.

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WARNING

Be careful not to damage the insulator when removing or installing a spark plug. A damaged insulator could allow sparks to escape, which could result in a fire or ex- plosion.

(5) Install the seat.

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Lubrication points

To keep moving parts sliding or rotating smoothly, coat them with water-resistant grease.

Recommended water-resistant grease: Yamaha Marine Grease/Yamaha Grease A

●Throttle cable (handlebar end)

Loosen the adjuster and disconnect the outer cable from the bracket. Spray a rust inhibitor into the outer cable. Connect the outer cable, and then adjust the throttle ca- ble free play. (See page 77 for adjustment procedures.)

1 Adjuster

●Steering cable (handlebar end)

●Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end)

●Jet thrust nozzle pivot shaft

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