Fuel And Oil Recommendation; Break - In - Suzuki GSX25 Owner's Manual

sion is in any gear other than neu-
tral.
The side stand/ignition interlock
switch works as follows:
(l)If the side stand is down and the
transmission is in gear. the en-
gine can not be started.
(2) If the engine is running and the
transmission is shifted into gear
with the side stand down. the
engine will stop running.
(3) If the engine is running and the
side stand is put down with the
transmission in gear, the engine
will stop turning.
WARNING
Be sure to check the side standi ig-
nition interlock switch for proper
operation before riding. according
to the instructions in the SIDE
STAND/IGNITION INTERLOCK
SWITCH section. If the switch is
not working and the side stand is
left down, it may interfere with
rider control during a left turn.
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FUEL AND OIL
RECOMMENDATION
FUEL
Use unleaded gasoline with an oc-
tane rating of 91 or higher (Re-
search method). Unleaded gasoline
can extend spark plug life and ex-
haust components life.
If pinking or knocking is experi-
enced, substitute higher octane grade
gasoline or another brand. because
there are differences between brand.
ENGINE OIL
Using a premium quality four stroke
motor oil will increase the service
life of your motorcycle. Use only oils
which are rated SE or SD under the
API classification system. The vis-
cosity rating shoul~ be SAE 10W-
40. If an SAE IOW-40 motor oil is
not available select an alternative ac-
cording to the chart below.
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BREAK
- IN
The opening explains how important
proper break
-
in is to achieving
maximum life and performance from
your new Suzuki. The following
guidelines explain proper break
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in
procedures.
MAXIMUM ENGI~E SPEED
RECOMMENDATION
This table shows the maximum rec-
ommended engine speed during tJ:e
break-in period.
VARY THE ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed should be varied
and not held at a constant speed.
This allows the parts to be "loaded"
with pressure. and then unloaded.
allowing the parts to cool. This aids
the mating process of the parts. It is
essential that some stress be placed
on the engine components during
breakin to ensure this mating
process. Do not, though, apply ex-
cessive load on the engine.
AVOID CONSTANT LOW SPEED
Operating the engine at constant low
speed (light load) can cause parts to
glaze and not seat in. Allow the en-
gine to accelerate freely through the
gears, without exceeding the recom-
mended maximum limits. Do not,
however, use full throttle for the
first 1600km
.
ALLOW THE ENGINE OIL TO
CIRCULATE BEFORE RIDING
Allow suficient idling time after
warm or cold engine start up before
applying load or revving the engine.
This allows time for the lubricating
oil to reach all critical engine com-
ponents.
OBSERVE YOUR FIRST, AND
MOST CRITICAL,SERVECE
The 1000km service is the most im-
portant service your motorcycle will
receive. During breakin all of the en-
gine components will have worn in
and all of the other parts will have
seated in. All adjustments will be re-
stored, all fasteners will be tight-
ened. and the dirty oil and oil filter
will be replaced. Timely perform-
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