Engine Break-In - Yamaha KODIAK YFM70KDXM Owner's Manual

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1. Drive select lever
2. L (Low-range)
3. H (High-range)
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4. N (Neutral)
5. R (Reverse)
6. P (Park)
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 When in reverse, the reverse indicator light
should come on. If the indicator light does not
come on, have a Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.
 Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the en-
gine, the indicator light may not come on until
the ATV starts moving.
4. Check behind for people or obstacles, and
then release the brake pedal.
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5. Open the throttle lever gradually and continue
to watch to the rear while backing.
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Engine break-in

There is never a more important period in the life
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of your engine than the first 240 km (150 mi) or 20
hours of operation. For this reason, you should fol-
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low the engine break-in instructions carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not put an ex-
cessive load on it for the first 240 km (150 mi) or
20 hours. During this period the various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves to the cor-
rect operating clearances. Avoid prolonged full-
throttle operation or any condition that might re-
sult in engine overheating.
0–120 km (0–75 mi) or 0–10 hours
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2 throttle.
Vary the speed of the ATV regularly. Do not oper-
ate it at one set throttle position.
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