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Maintenance

(4) Install the spark plug cap by pushing it Have a Yamaha dealer replace the fuel filter if
down until it is securely installed in its necessary.
original position.
(5) Securely install the hood in its original
position.
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Lubrication points
Lubricate moving parts with water-resistant
grease. (See page 58 for information on the
main lubrication points.)
Recommended water-resistant grease:
YAMALUBE MARINE GREASE
1 Fuel filter
Intermediate housing EJU34442
Fill the intermediate housing with water-resis- Adjusting the choke cable
tant grease through the grease nipple using a Check that the choke cable is properly ad-
grease gun. justed.
To adjust the choke cable:
Grease quantity: (1) Pull the choke knob out until it stops, and
Initial 10 hours or 1 month:
20.0–22.0 cm³ (0.68–0.74 US oz, then release the knob. The knob should
0.71–0.78 Imp.oz) not move.
Every 100 hours or 12 months: (2) If the choke knob moves back on its
3.0–5.0 cm³ (0.10–0.17 US oz, own, tighten the choke knob adjusting
0.11–0.18 Imp.oz)
nut slightly. If the knob is difficult to
move, loosen the adjusting nut slightly.

EJU34226 1 Choke knob adjusting nut
Checking the fuel filter
Check the fuel filter. The fuel filter should be EJU34464
Adjusting the carburetor
replaced if water or dirt is found in the filter. ECJ00173
NOTICE
If the carburetor settings are disturbed by
someone who does not have the neces-

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