Canister (For California Only) - Yamaha VIRAGO XV250S Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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.
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
12.5 Nm (1.25 m·kgf, 9.0 ft·lbf)
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
6
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.

Canister (for California only)

1. Canister cover
2. Canister breather
3. Canister
This model is equipped with a canister
to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor
into the atmosphere. Before operating
this vehicle, make sure to check the fol-
lowing:
G Check each hose connection.
G Check each hose and canister for
cracks or damage. Replace if dam-
aged.
6-9
G
EAU19680 Make sure that the canister breath-
er is not blocked, and if necessary,
clean it.