Running In - Bajaj Auto Chetak Owner's Manual & Service Records

Running In

Running In
• First 500 miles is designated as a running in period. The maximum vehicle
speed recommended during running in:
Distance in miles
0 - 500
• Never exceed the specified running in speed.
• Do not over-rev the engine.
• Do not start moving or race the engine immediately after starting. Run the
engine for a minute at idle speed to give the oil a chance to work up into the
engine.
• Never let the engine lug, that is, run at slow RPMs with wide-open throttle
during the running-in period.
Warning: You must run-in your vehicle according to this running-in schedule if
your scooter is to achieve its maximum life and most reliable service. Further,
immediately running the engine hard could lead to an engine seizure with
subsequent upset, serious injury, or even death.
Max. vehicle speed in gears (mph)
1st 2nd 3rd
10 20 30
4th
40
15