Engine Break-In; 0–1000 Km (0–600 Mi); 1000–1600 Km (600–1000 Mi); 1600 Km (1000 Mi) And Beyond - Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star Owner's Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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fuel

Engine break-in

There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
ends largely on
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
der the following
this reason, you should read the follow-
umption:
ing material carefully.
d avoid high en-
Since the engine is brand new, do not
g acceleration.
put an excessive load on it for the first
ne while shifting
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
d high engine
the engine wear and polish themselves
d on the engine.
to the correct operating clearances.
ff instead of let-
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tended length of
tle operation or any condition that might
c jams, at traffic
result in engine overheating must be
crossings).
avoided.
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the engine oil must
be changed, and the oil filter car-
tridge or element replaced.
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle.

1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond

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The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
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