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Cleaning and adjusting the

spark plugs
The spark plug is an important engine
component and is easy to inspect. The con-
dition of the spark plug can indicate some-
thing about the condition of the engine. For
example, if one spark plug shows a distinctly
different color, the engine could be defec-
tive. Do not attempt to diagnose any prob-
lems yourself. Have a Yamaha dealer
service the watercraft.
Remove and inspect the spark plug peri-
odically; heat and deposits will cause the
spark plug 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.
Removing a spark plug:
1. Remove the air filter case cover and air
filter element. (See page 4-13 for air filter
removal and installation procedures.)
2. Remove the spark plug.

Specified spark plug: NGK CR9EB

Measure the spark plug gap a with a

wire thickness gauge. Replace the spark
plugs or adjust the gap to specification if
necessary.

Spark plug gap:

0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)

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To install the spark plug:
1. Clean the gasket surface.
2. Wipe any dirt from the threads of the
spark plug.
3. Screw the spark plug to the correct
torque.

Spark plug tightening torque:

12.5 N·m (1.25 kgf·m, 9 ft·lb)

NOTE:
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● Wipe off any water on the spark plug or

inside the cap before installing the spark
plug cap. Push the spark plug cap down
until it is securely installed.
● If a torque wrench is not available when
you are fitting a new spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4 turn
to 1/2 turn past finger tight with 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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Be careful not to damage the insulator

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when removing or installing a spark plug.

A damaged insulator could allow sparks
to escape, which could lead to explosion
or fire.
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4. Install the air filter element in the air filter

case, and then install the air filter case
cover.

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