Maintenance and care
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cluded in the tool kit. Have the spark plug ad-
justed to the correct torque with a torque
wrench as soon as possible.
(4) Install the spark plug cap, and then install
the spark plug cap bolts and tighten them
to the specified torque.
N
O
TE:
● 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 the spark plug cap nearest the stern was
removed, secure the wiring harness by in-
stalling the plastic tie after installing the cap.
WARNING
EWJ00350
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 engine cover and engine cover
screws, and then install the seats.
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Lubrication points
To keep moving parts sliding or rotating
smoothly, coat them with water-resistant
grease.
● 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 95 for adjustment
procedures.)
● Steering cable (handlebar end)
● Steering cable (jet thrust nozzle end)
● QSTS rod (jet thrust nozzle end)
Spark plug cap bolt tightening torque:
7.6 Nm (5.6 ft-lb) (0.77 kgf-m)
Recommended water-resistant grease:
Yamaha Marine Grease/Yamaha
Grease A
1 Adjuster
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