2013 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 69

2013 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4 Manual

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BREAK-IN 67 BREAK-IN The first 10 hours (100 km, 60 mi) of vehicle operation is designated as the break-in period. Do not exceed ½ throttle during break-in period. If the vehicle is not used carefully during this period, you may end up with a "broken down" instead of "broken in" vehicle. Break-in Period First 10 hours (100 km, 60 mi) Maximum Throttle Position 1/2 Throttle NOTE j żDo not start moving or race the engine immedi- ately after starting it, even if the engine is already warm. żDo not race the engine while the transmission is in neutral. żIt is important to perform the initial service after the first 10 hours (100 km, 60 mi) of operation as described in this manual and the service manual for this vehicle. See the Periodic Maintenance Chart in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT chapter.

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BREAK-IN
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BREAK-IN
The first 10 hours (100 km, 60 mi) of vehicle op-
eration is designated as the break-in period. Do not
exceed ½ throttle during break-in period. If the vehi-
cle is not used carefully during this period, you may
end up with a "broken down" instead of "broken in"
vehicle.
Break-in Period
Maximum Throttle Position
First 10 hours
(100 km, 60 mi)
1/2 Throttle
NOTE
°
Do not start moving or race the engine immedi-
ately after starting it, even if the engine is already
warm.
°
Do not race the engine while the transmission is
in neutral.
°
It is important to perform the initial service after the
first 10 hours (100 km, 60 mi) of operation as de-
scribed in this manual and the service manual for
this vehicle. See the Periodic Maintenance Chart
in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT chap-
ter.