Inspecting Idling Speed; Changing Engine Oil - Yamaha F60C Owner's Manual

Maintenance
sulator. A damaged insulator could
allow external sparks, which could
lead to explosion or fire.
Standard spark plug:
DPR6EB-9
3. Be sure to use the specified spark plug,
otherwise the engine may not operate
properly. Before fitting the spark plug,
measure the electrode gap with a wire
thickness gauge; replace it if out of spec-
ification.
1. Spark plug gap
2. Spark plug part number
3. Spark plug I.D. mark (NGK)
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
4. When fitting the plug, wipe off any dirt
from the threads, and then screw it in to
the correct torque.
Spark plug torque:
18.0 Nm (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
TIP:
If a torque-wrench is not available when you
are fitting a spark plug, a good estimate of
the correct torque is 1/4 to 1/2 a turn past fin-
ger-tight. Have the spark plug adjusted to the
72
correct torque as soon as possible with a
torque-wrench.
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Inspecting idling speed

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NOTICE
This procedure must be performed while
the outboard motor is in the water. A
flushing attachment or test tank can be
used.
If the boat is not equipped with a tachometer
for the outboard motor, use a diagnostic ta-
chometer for this procedure. Results may
vary depending on whether testing is con-
ducted with the flushing attachment, in a test
tank, or with the outboard motor in the water.
1.
2.
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Changing engine oil

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NOTICE
Change the engine oil after the first 20
hours of operation or 3 months, and ev-
ery 100 hours or at 1-year intervals there-
after. Otherwise the engine will wear
WARNING
Do not touch or remove electrical parts
when starting or during operation.
Keep hands, hair, and clothes away
from the flywheel and other rotating
parts while the engine is running.
Start the engine and allow it to warm up
fully in neutral until it is running smooth-
ly.
Once the engine has warmed up, verify
whether the idle speed is set to specifi-
cation. For idle speed specifications,
see page 9. If you have difficulty verify-
ing the idle speed, or the idle speed re-
quires adjustment, consult a Yamaha
dealer or other qualified mechanic.