Running-In - APRILIA 6.5 - 1996 Manual

The running-in of the engine is primary to
ensure its working life and its correct
functioning.
If possible, drive on hill roads and/or
roads with many bends, so that the en-
gine, the suspensions and the brakes
undergo a more effective running-in.
Keep to the following indications:
Do not open the throttle suddenly and
completely if the speed is low, both
during and after the running-in.
Remember:
1 mi = 1,6 km
1 km = 0,625 mi
During the first 100 km, put on the
brakes with caution, avoiding sharp
and prolonged brakings.
This ensures a correct settlement of
the friction material on the brake disc
pads.
During the first 500 km, never exceed
4000 rpm (see table).
Between the first 500 and 1000 km,
never exceed 5000 rpm (see table).
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After the first 1000 kilometres,
carry out the checking operation-
s indicated in the Periodic main-
tenance chart, see p. 37 (PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE CHART), in order to
avoid hurting yourself or other people
and/or damaging the vehicle.
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED SPEEDS FOR RUNNING-IN mph
Miles covered
1st
0 - 310 18
310 -625 23
625 - 1250 25
over the 1250 29
Between the first 1000 and 2000 km
drive more briskly, change speed and
use the maximum acceleration only for
a few seconds, in order to ensure bet-
ter coupling of the components subject
to wear; never exceed 5500 rpm (see
table).
After the first 2000 km you can expect
better performance from the engine, in
any case without exceeding 6250 rpm.
If you have covered that number
of kilometres without making
long trips, follow the indications
given for running-in up to 4000 km.
Ratio
2nd 3rd 4th
29 39 48
36 48 61
40 53 67
45 60 75
5th rpm
58 4000
72 5000
80 5500
90 6250