Running In - APRILIA Mojito 50 Workshop Manual

MOJITO 50 - 125 - 150
1.4.

RUNNING IN

1.4.1. RUNNING IN
Running the engine in is fundamentally important for its subsequent lifespan and correct functioning.
If possible ride on roads with a lot of bends and/or hills where the engine, suspension, and brakes are subject to more
efficient running in.
Vary your riding speed while running in.
This will make it possible to "load" and subsequently "unload" the work done by components, cooling some parts of the
engine.
Although it is important to make the engine's components work during running in, be careful not to over exert them.
WARNING
The vehicle's maximum acceleration performance and speed can only be obtained after running in.
Follow the instructions below:
MOJITO 50
•
Do not accelerate hard nor open the throttle completely when the engine is running at low rmp both during and af-
ter running in.
•
0-100 km (0-62 mi) For the first 100 km (62 mi) use the brakes carefully and avoid hard or prolonged braking. This
will allow the friction material on the disc pads to adjust to the disc properly for the disc brakes and the shoes on
the drum for the rear wheel.
•
0-300 (0-187 mi) Do not keep the accelerator handle turned more than half way for long periods of time.
•
300-500 km (187-312 mi) Do not keep the accelerator handle turned more than ¾ for long periods of time.
MOJITO 125 - 150
•
Do not accelerate hard nor open the throttle completely when the engine is running at low revs both during and af-
ter running in.
•
0-100 km (0-62 mi) For the first 100 km (62 mi) use the brakes carefully and avoid hard or prolonged braking. This
will allow the friction material on the disc pads to adjust to the disc properly for the disc brakes and the shoes on
the drum for the rear wheel.
•
0-500 km (0-312 mi) Do not keep the accelerator handle turned more than half way for long periods of time.
• 500-1000 km (312-625 mi) For the first 1000 km (625 mi) do not ride the vehicle at more than 80% of the estima-
ted top speed.
• Do not maintain a constant speed for long stretches of road.
•
After the first 1000 km (625 mi), progressively increase speed until maximum performance is reached.
WARNING
After the first 500 km (312 mi) for the Mojito 50 and the first 1000 km (621 mi) for the Mojito 125–150,
carry out the checks listed in the "end of running in" column (see ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TABLE),
in order to avoid harming yourself, others, and/or the vehicle.
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