2003 Yamaha Motorsports VK 540 lll Owners Manual - Page 46
2003 Yamaha Motorsports VK 540 lll Manual
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chamber hot spots and thread damage. Always use a spark plug with the proper reach. Spark plug reach 1: 19.0 mm (0.75 in) 834-001 Before installing any spark plug, measure the electrode gap with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to specification. Spark plug gap 2: 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in) When installing the plug, always clean the gasket surface. Wipe off any grime from the threads and torque the spark plug properly. Spark plug torque: 20 Nm (2.0 m·kg, 14 ft·lb) ESU00146 ENGINE IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: • 804-018 • Be sure this adjustment is serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Be sure the throttle lever moves smoothly. 1. Start the engine. NOTE: Refer to STARTING THE ENGINE. 2. Turn the throttle stop screw 1 in or out to adjust the engine idle speed. Standard engine idle speed: 1200 ± 100 r/min 8-5