Yamaha TMAX XP500 Owner's Manual page 53

To check the spark plugs
1. Check that the porcelain insulator
around the center electrode on
each spark plug is a medi-
um-to-light tan (the ideal color
when the vehicle is ridden normal-
ly).
2. Check that all spark plugs installed
in the engine have the same color.
NOTE:
If any spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, the engine could be oper-
ating improperly. Do not attempt to
diagnose such problems yourself. In-
stead, have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
3. Check each spark plug for elec-
trode erosion and excessive car-
bon or other deposits, and replace
it if necessary.
Specified spark plug:
NGK/CR7E
To install a spark plug
1. Measure the spark plug gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
essary, adjust the gap to specifica-
tion.
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1. Spark plug gap
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
2. Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the
spark plug threads.
3. Install the spark plug with the
spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
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Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
12.5 Nm (1.25 m·kgf, 9 ft·lbf)
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
5. Place the spark plug cover in the
original position as shown, and
then install the cowling.
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1. Spark plug cover
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