Checking Fuel System - Yamaha F200 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
The spark plug is an important engine compo-
nent and is easy to inspect. The condition of
the spark plug can indicate something about
the condition of the engine. For example, if the
center electrode porcelain is very white, this
could indicate an intake air leak or carburetion
problem in that cylinder. Do not attempt to di-
agnose any problems yourself. Instead, take
the outboard motor to a Yamaha dealer. You
should periodically remove and inspect the
spark plug because heat and deposits will
cause the spark plug to slowly break down
and erode. If electrode erosion becomes ex-
cessive, or if carbon and other deposits are
excessive, you should replace the spark plug
with another of the correct type.
Standard spark plug:
LFR5A-11
Before fitting the spark plug, measure the
electrode gap with a wire thickness gauge;
adjust the gap to specification if necessary.
1. Spark plug gap
2. Spark plug I.D. mark (NGK)
Spark plug gap:
1.0–1.1 mm (0.039–0.043 in)
When fitting the plug, always clean the gasket
surface and use a new gasket. Wipe off any
dirt from the threads and screw in the spark
plug to the correct torque.
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Spark plug torque:
25.0 Nm (18.4 ft-lb) (2.55 kgf-m)
NOTE:
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 finger-
tight. Have the spark plug adjusted to the cor-
rect torque as soon as possible with a torque-
wrench.
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Checking fuel system

EWM00060
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam-
mable and explosive. Keep away from
sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sourc-
es of ignition.
EWM00910
WARNING
Leaking fuel can result in fire or explosion.
Check for fuel leakage regularly.
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If any fuel leakage is found, the fuel sys-
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tem must be repaired by a qualified me-
chanic. Improper repairs can make the
outboard unsafe to operate.
Check the fuel lines for leaks, crack, or mal-
function. If a problem is found, your Yamaha
dealer or other qualified mechanic should re-
pair it immediately.