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RUNNING IN
During the first 1600 km (1000 miles) a new
o
r overhauled motorcycle has to be used very
carefully
;
as
its
efficiency,
performance and life
of the engine
are
largely dependant on how the
motorcycle ,is run in
.
During thi
s
period
,
the engine should never be
allowed to reach a high
number
of revs
.
before
having a chance to warm up
sufficiently.
Never exceed the following speeds and do not
ride the machine at extended high
speeds.
Up to 1600 km (1000 miles)
«Low
..
speed
«Drive
..
speed
km
/
h
90 (60 mi.
/
h)
km
/
h 120 (75 mi
./
h)
After the first 500
(300 -:- 600 miles)
1000 km
Check and eventually tighten all nuts and
bolts
.
Check and eventually tighten wheel
spokes.
Reset valve rocker
cle~rance
.
Check opening of contact breaker
points.
Replace the engine lubricating oil.
Every 500 km (300 miles)
"
Check the oil level in the sump (correct level
is nearly at the maximum mark indicated on the
filler cap dipstick «A
..
fig
.
23
;
(fully screw the
cap to make this checking)
.
Let the engine idle for a few minutes before che-
cking oil level.
Note:
For topping up use only o il «Agip Sint 2000
SAE 1
OW/
50
...
For those markets where this type
of oil should not be
available.
it will be procee-
ded with the complete replacing by using a type
'
of oil having the same features
.
•
Check the fluid level in the converter reser-
voir located on the left side of the
motorcycle.
Correct level (by a cold engine) is never over
the «Max
..
mark indicated on the filler cap dip-
stick «A
.. (fig.
26)
.
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