Break-In Recommendations - KYMCO Quannon 150 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

Break-in recommendations

The first 1000 miles (1600 km) of riding are the most impor-
tant in the life of your motorcycle. Proper break-in operation
during this time will help ensure maximum life and performance
from your new motorcycle. Proper break-in operation allows
the machined surfaces to polish each other and mate smoothly.
Your motorcycle's reliability and performance depend on spe-
cial care and restraint exercised during the break-in period. It
is especially important that you avoid operating the engine in
a manner which could expose the engine parts to excessive
heat.
The following guidelines should be followed during the break-
in period:
Maximum throttle operation:
Initial 500 miles (800 km): ........ Less than 1/2 throttle
Up to 1000 miles (1600 km): .... Less than 3/4 throttle
Vary the engine speed:
The engine speed should be varied and not held at a constant
rate for long periods of time. This allows the parts to be "loaded"
with pressure, and then unloaded, allowing the parts to cool.
This aids in the mating process of the engine and transmis-
sion components. It is essential that some stress be placed
on these components during break-in to ensure this mating
process. Do not, however, apply excessive load on the
motorcycle's drive line.
Avoid constant low speed:
Operating the engine at constant low speed (light load) can
cause parts to glaze and not seat in properly. Allow the engine
to accelerate freely through the gears, without exceeding the
recommended throttle openings.
Avoid using full throttle for the first 1600 km (1000 miles).
The initial service:
Observe your first and most critical service The 300 mile (500
km) initial service is the most important service your motor-
cycle will receive. During the break-in period all of the engine
components will have worn in, and all of the other parts will
have seated in, so adjustments will be required. All fasteners
will be tightened, and the contaminated engine oil will be re-
placed.
NOTE: Completion of the 300 mile (500 km) initial service
will ensure optimum service life and performance from
your motorcycle. Do not delay in having this service per-
formed once your motorcycle reaches this mileage.
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