User manual YAMAHA VERSITY300-2004

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL VP300 1S6-F8199-E0 EAU04576 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!As the owner of the VP300, you are benefiting from Yamaha's vast experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability. Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your VP300. The owner's manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your scooter, but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury. [. . . ] Place the floorboard mat in the original position. Panel D To remove the panel Pull the panel off as shown. To install the panel Place the panel in the original position. 6 6-10 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 1 EAU03620 2 Checking the spark plug The spark plug is an important engine component, which is easy to check. Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, the spark plug should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. In addition, the condition of the spark plug can reveal the condition of the engine. EAU01535 1 ZAUM0585 ZAUM0438 1. Spark plug 6 Panel E To remove the panel Remove the screw, and then pull the panel off as shown. To install the panel Place the panel in the original position, and then install the screw. To remove the spark plug 1. (See page 68 for cowling removal and installation procedures. ) 2. Remove the spark plug cap. 6-11 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 1 To check the spark plug 1. Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode of the spark plug is a medium-to-light tan (the ideal color when the scooter is ridden normally). a ZAUM0036 1. Remove the spark plug as shown, with the spark plug wrench included in the owner's tool kit. NOTE : If the spark plug shows a distinctly different color, the engine could be defective. Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha dealer check the scooter. Check the spark plug for electrode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits, and replace it if necessary. Specified spark plug: DR8EA (NGK) ZAUM0037 a. Spark plug gap To install the spark plug 1. Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and, if necessary, adjust the gap to specification. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface, and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tighten it to the specified torque. 6 6-12 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAUM0103* Tightening torque: Spark plug: 17. 5 Nm (1. 75 m·kg) NOTE : If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque is 1/4 ­ 1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the spark plug should be tightened to the specified torque as soon as possible. Install the cowling. Engine oil The engine oil level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart and when the oil change indicator comes on. To check the engine oil level 1. NOTE : Make sure that the scooter is positioned straight up when checking the oil level. [. . . ] 1-2 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Sidestand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Spark plug, checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]