PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Panel D
To remove the panel
1. Remove the seat. (See
page 3-12.)
2. Remove the bolt and washer, and
then remove the panel as shown.
To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original po-
sition, and then install the washer
and bolt.
2. Install the seat.
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Checking the spark plug
The spark plug is an important engine
component, which should be checked
periodically, preferably by a Yamaha
dealer. Since heat and deposits will
cause any spark plug to slowly erode, it
should be removed and checked in ac-
cordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plug can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the cen-
ter electrode of the spark plug should
be a medium-to-light tan (the ideal color
when the vehicle is ridden normally). If
the spark plug shows a distinctly differ-
ent color, the engine could be operating
improperly. Do not attempt to diagnose
such problems yourself. Instead, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
If the spark plug shows signs of elec-
trode erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, it should be replaced.
Before installing a spark plug, the spark
1. Bolt
2. Washer
3. Panel D
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Specified spark plug:
NGK/CR9EK
