2012 Kawasaki KX65 Owners Manual - Page 26

2012 Kawasaki KX65 Manual

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24 GENERAL INFORMATION 8. Fill the radiator up to the bottom of the radiator filler neck with coolant. Before putting the motorcycle into operation, bleed the cooling system. 9. Start the engine and ride the motorcycle for 30 minutes at moderate speed-NEVER ACCELERATE HARD. 10. Stop and let the engine cool completely. Check and adjust as in step 4. 11. After the break-in procedure has been properly carried out, the motorcycle is ready for regular operation. Using the proper riding skills and techniques and avoiding recklessly high engine speeds will keep the engine trouble-free. j NOTE żAfter break-in, install a new standard spark plug, and change the transmission oil. żTo keep optimum engine performance, replace the piston rings after break-in.

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24
GENERAL INFORMATION
j
8.
Fill the radiator up to the bottom of the radiator
filler neck with coolant. Before putting the mo-
torcycle into operation, bleed the cooling sys-
tem.
9.
Start the engine and ride the motorcycle for 30
minutes at moderate speed-
NEVER ACCEL-
ERATE HARD.
10. Stop and let the engine cool completely. Check
and adjust as in step
4.
11.
After the break-in procedure has been properly
carried out, the motorcycle is ready for regular
operation.
Using the proper riding skills and
techniques and avoiding recklessly high engine
speeds will keep the engine trouble-free.
NOTE
°
After break-in, install a new standard spark plug,
and change the transmission oil.
°
To keep optimum engine performance, replace the
piston rings after break-in.