Yamaha Outboard Motors Factory Service Manual F6 and F8, Page 124Get this manual
POWER UNIT MEASURING THE COMPRESSION PRESSURE NOTE:
Before measuring the compression pressure, warm-up the engineCorrect measurement cannot be obtained when the engine is coldMeasure: Compression pressure Below minimum compression pressure Check the valve clearance, valve face, valve seat, piston rings, cylinder sleeve, piston, cylinder head gasket and cylinder headCompression pressure (Reference value): 950 kPa (9.5 kgfcm2135.1 psi) Measuring steps: (1)Checking the valve clearanceRefer to "ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE" on page 3-15(2)Remove the spark plugs 1
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