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Periodic maintenance and minor repair, Engine oil and oil filter cartridge – Yamaha FJR1300 User Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

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Before installing a spark plug, the spark
plug gap should be measured with a
wire thickness gauge and, if necessary,
adjusted 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.

NOTE:

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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 speci-
fied torque as soon as possible.

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Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge

The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.

To check the engine oil level

1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-

terstand.

NOTE:

_

Make sure that the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the oil
level. A slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.

_

2. Start the engine, warm it up for

several minutes, and then turn it
off.

a. Spark plug gap

Spark plug gap:

0.7–0.8 mm

Tightening torque:

Spark plug:

12.5 Nm (1.25 m·kgf)

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