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OPERATION
VEHICLE BREAK-IN
ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN BREAK-IN
The break-in period for your new vehicle is the first 25 hours of operation, or the
time it takes to use the first two full tanks of gasoline. No single action on your
part is as important as a proper break-in period. Careful treatment of a new
engine will result in more efficient performance and longer life for the engine.
Perform the following procedures carefully.
Excessive heat build-up during the first three hours of operation will damage
1. Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel. See the Refueling section for details.
Always exercise extreme caution whenever handling gasoline.
2. Check the oil level. See the Oil Check section for details. Add the
recommended oil as needed to maintain the oil level in the safe operating
range.
3. Avoid aggressive use of the brakes.
4. Vary throttle positions. Do not operate at sustained idle.
5. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and areas outlined on the
daily pre-ride inspection checklist.
6. Carry only light loads.
7. During the break-in period, change both the oil and the filter at 25 hours.
8. Check fluid levels of transmission and all gearcases after the first 25 hours of
operation and every 100 hours thereafter.
BRAKE SYSTEM BREAK-IN
Apply only moderate braking force for the first 50 stops. Aggressive or overly
forceful braking when the brake system is new could damage brake pads and
rotors.
PVT BREAK-IN (CLUTCHES / BELT)
Always break in clutches and drive belt or new vehicles, as well as after belt
replacement. A proper break-in of the clutches and drive belt will ensure a longer
life and better performance. Break in the clutched and belt by operating at
slower speeds during the break-in period as recommended. Pull only light loads.
Avoid aggressive acceleration and high speed operation during the break-in
period. If a belt fails, always clean any debris from the duct and from the PVT
intake, outlet duct, and the clutch/ engine compartments when replacing the belt.
close-fitted engine parts and drive components.
NOTICE
OPERATION
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