Checking Fuel Filter; Inspecting Idle Speed; Changing Engine Oil - Yamaha F20G Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Spark plug torque:
17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)
TIP:
If a torque-wrench is not available when you
are reinstalling a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/12 turn past finger-
tight. When you are installing a new spark
plug, a good estimate of the correct torque is
1/2 turn past finger-tight.
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Checking fuel filter

Check the fuel filter periodically. If any water
or foreign matter is found in the filter, clean or
replace it. For cleaning or replacement of the
fuel filter, consult your Yamaha dealer.
TIP:
After cleaning and/or replacing the fuel filter,
make sure the area around the harness is
clean and free from obstructions.
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Inspecting idle speed

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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.
80
ECM00491
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) Start the engine and allow it to warm up
fully in neutral until it is running smooth-
ly.
(2) Once the engine has warmed up, verify
whether the idle speed is set to specifi-
cation. For idle speed specifications, see
page 12. If you have difficulty verifying
the idle speed, or the idle speed requires
adjustment, consult a Yamaha dealer or
other qualified mechanic.
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Changing engine oil

EWM00761
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Avoid draining the engine oil immedi-

ately after stopping the engine. The oil
is hot and should be handled with care
to avoid burns.
Be sure the outboard motor is securely

fastened to the transom or a stable
stand.
ECM01711
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