Checking The Spark Plugs - Yamaha RS Venture RST9NJ Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
Shroud
To open the shroud
Unhook the shroud latches, and then slowly
raise the shroud forward until it stops.
2
1. Shroud latch
2. Shroud
To close the shroud
Slowly lower the shroud to its original posi-
tion, and then hook the shroud latches.
Right side cover
To remove the right side cover
1. Open the shroud. (See the above proce-
dure.)
2. Remove the screws and bolts, and then
remove the right side cover.
3
1
1. Screw
2. Bolt
3. Right side cover
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1
2 1
To install the right side cover
1. Place the right side cover in the original
position, and then tighten the bolts and
screws.
2. Close the shroud.
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NOTICE
 Make sure that all cables, leads, and
hoses are routed properly before clos-
ing the shroud and installing the right
side cover.
 When installing the right side cover, be
sure to tighten the bolts and screws se-
curely.
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Checking the spark plugs

The spark plugs are important engine com-
ponents and are easy to inspect. The condi-
tion of the spark plugs can indicate the
condition of the engine.
Check the coloration on the white porcelain
insulator around the center electrode. The
ideal coloration at this point is a medium-to-
light tan color for a snowmobile that is being
ridden normally. If any spark plug shows a
distinctly different color, there could be
something wrong with the engine. For exam-
ple, a very white center electrode porcelain
color could indicate an intake track air leak or
carburetion problem for that cylinder. Do not
attempt to diagnose such problems yourself.
Instead, take the snowmobile to a Yamaha
dealer for inspection and possible repairs.
You should periodically remove and inspect
the spark plugs because heat and deposits
will cause any spark plug to slowly break
down and erode. Consult a Yamaha dealer
before changing to a different type of spark
plug.