2003 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 60

2003 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 1. Screw (× 2) EAU03340 1. Screw (× 2) EAU01315 1. Spark plug cap EAU03329 6 Panel A To remove the panel 1. Remove cowling A. (See page 6-8 for cowling removal and installation procedures.) 2. Remove the screws, and then take the panel off. To install the panel 1. Place the panel in the original position, and then install the screws. 2. Install the cowling. Panel B To remove the panel Remove the screws, and then take the panel off. To install the panel Place the panel in the original position, and then install the screws. Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine components, which are easy to check. Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, the spark plugs should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. In addition, the condition of the spark plugs can reveal the condition of the engine. To remove a spark plug 1. Remove the spark plug cap. 6-9

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-9
6
EAU03340
Panel A
To remove the panel
1.
Remove cowling A. (See page 6-8
for cowling removal and installa-
tion procedures.)
2.
Remove the screws, and then take
the panel off.
To install the panel
1.
Place the panel in the original po-
sition, and then install the screws.
2.
Install the cowling.
EAU01315
Panel B
To remove the panel
Remove the screws, and then take the
panel off.
To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the screws.
EAU03329
Checking the spark plugs
The spark plugs are important engine
components, which are easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plugs should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plugs can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
To remove a spark plug
1.
Remove the spark plug cap.
1.
Screw (
×
2)
1.
Screw (
×
2)
1.
Spark plug cap