Running-In Rules - APRILIA Atlantic 500 Workshop Manual

General information
CARBON MONOXIDE
If a servicing operation has to be carried out with the engine running, make sure this is done in the open air or in a
well-ventilated area.
Never run the engine in enclosed spaces.
If you have to work in an enclosed space, use an exhaust fume extraction system.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can cause loss of consciousness and
death.
Run the engine in the open air or, if you have to work in an enclosed space, use an exhaust fume extraction sys-
tem.
COMPONENTS AT HIGH TEMPERATURES
The engine and the exhaust system components get very hot and stay hot for a certain time after the
engine has been switched off.
Wear heat-proof gloves if you have to handle these components, or else wait until the engine and exhaust
system have cooled down.

RUNNING-IN RULES

After the motorcycle has been operated for 625 miles (1000 km), perform the checking operation shown in
the column "After running-in" of the REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART.
The internal parts of the engine and transmission must be properly run-in to ensure their long life and dependable
operation. If possible, while breaking in your motorcycle, ride on hilly roads and/or roads with many curves so that
the engine and transmission undergo lots of speed changes.
NOTE
The best vehicle speeds and acceleration will only be obtained after the first 625 miles (1000 km) of run-
ning-in.
Follow these instructions carefully:
• Do not turn the accelerator handlebar fully at low speeds, either during or after running-in.
• 0-62 mi (0-100 km)
During the first 62 miles (100 km) use the brakes with care, avoiding any sudden or prolonged braking actions.
This will allow the correct bedding of friction material from the pads on the brake disc.
• 0-312 mi (0-500 km)
For the first 312 miles (500 km), do not ride the vehicle at more than 80% of its foreseen maximum speed.
• Avoid keeping a constant speed on long sections of road.
• After the first 625 miles (1000 km), progressively increase speed until you reach maximum performance levels.
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Release 00 2002-09
Atlantic 500
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