Yamaha Z200 User Manual

Maintenance
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to slowly break down and erode.
1. Remove the spark plug caps from the
spark plugs.
2. Remove the spark plug. If electrode ero-
sion becomes excessive, or if carbon
and other deposits are excessive, you
should replace the spark plug with an-
other of the correct type. WARNING!
When removing or installing a spark
plug, be careful not to damage the in-
sulator. A damaged insulator could
allow external sparks, which could
lead to explosion or fire.
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3. Be sure to use the specified spark plug,
otherwise the engine may not operate
properly. Before fitting the spark plug,
measure the electrode gap with a wire
thickness gauge; replace it if out of spec-
ification.
4. When fitting the plug, wipe off any dirt
from the threads, and then screw it in to
the correct torque.
T
IP:
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 fin-
ger-tight. Have the spark plug adjusted to the
correct torque as soon as possible with a
torque-wrench.
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Inspecting idle speed
WARNING
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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.
NOTICE
ECM00490
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 13. If you have difficulty verify-
ing the idle speed, or the idle speed re-
Standard spark plug:
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1. Spark plug gap
2. Spark plug part number
3. Spark plug I.D. mark (NGK)
Spark plug gap:
1.5–1.6 mm (0.059–0.063 in)
1
1
2
3
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Spark plug torque:
25.0 Nm (2.55 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
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Yamaha Z200 Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	Z200
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English