Running-In - Honda XR250 Tornado Owner's Manual

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NOTICE
Extended use of the choke may impair piston and
cylinder wall lubrication and damage the engine.
Warm Engine
1. Do not use the choke.
2. Open the throttle slightly.
3. Start the engine following step 2 under "Cold Engine."
Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start after repeated attempts, it
may be flooded with excess fuel. To clear a flooded
engine, leave the engine stop switch on
push the choke lever down to Fully OFF (B). Open the
throttle fully and crank the engine for 5 seconds. If the
engine starts, quickly close the throttle, then open it
slightly if idling is unstable. If the engine does not start,
wait 10 seconds, then follow the Starting Procedure.

Running-in

Help assure your motorcycle's future reliability and
performance by paying extra attention to how you ride
during the first 500 km (300 miles).
During this period, avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
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