Yamaha F200B Owner's Manual

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Maintenance655. When fitting the plug, wipe off any dirtfrom the threads, and then screw it in tothe correct torque.TIP:If a torque-wrench is not available when youare fitting a spark plug, a good estimate of thecorrect torque is 1/4 to 1/2 turn past finger-tight. Have the spark plug adjusted to the cor-rect torque as soon as possible with a torque-wrench.6. Install the ignition coil and tighten thebolts.7. Install the ECM (Electronic control mod-ule) cover and tighten the bolts.EMU29044Inspecting idle speedWARNINGEWM00451 Do not touch or remove electrical partswhen starting or during operation. Keep hands, hair, and clothes away fromthe flywheel and other rotating partswhile the engine is running.NOTICEECM00490This procedure must be performed whilethe outboard motor is in the water. A flush-ing attachment or test tank can be used.If the boat is not equipped with a tachometerfor the outboard motor, use a diagnostic ta-chometer for this procedure. Results mayvary depending on whether testing is conduct-ed 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 upfully in neutral until it is running smoothly.2. Once the engine has warmed up, verifywhether the idle speed is set to specifica-tion. For idle speed specifications, seepage 9. If you have difficulty verifying theidle speed, or the idle speed requires ad-justment, consult a Yamaha dealer orother qualified mechanic.EMU37494Changing engine oilNOTICEECM01710Change the engine oil after the first 20hours of operation or 3 months, and every100 hours or at 1-year intervals thereafter.Otherwise the engine will wear quickly.The engine oil should be extracted with an oilchanger.1. Spark plug gap2. Spark plug part number3. Spark plug I.D. mark (NGK)Spark plug gap:1.0–1.1 mm (0.039–0.043 in)Spark plug torque:25.0 Nm (2.55 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)Bolt tightening torque:7.0 Nm (0.71 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)Bolt tightening torque:8.0 Nm (0.82 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)