2013 Kawasaki KX85 Owners Manual - Page 25
2013 Kawasaki KX85 Manual
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GENERAL INFORMATION 23 Break-In A brief break-in procedure must be carried out to obtain the proper operating clearances in the engine and transmission, which are necessary for performance and reliability. NOTE j żThe low-speed operation during the break-in pe- riod may cause carbon to build up on and foul the spark plug. If so, replace the standard spark plug with a hotter spark plug for the duration of the break-in period. NOTICE For the first hour or 20 km (12 mi) of operation, run the engine at low and moderate engine speeds. See details below. Recommended Spark Plug Standard Plug NGK R6252K-105 Hotter Plug NGK BR9EVX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
23
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Break-In
A brief break-in procedure must be carried out to
obtain the proper operating clearances in the engine
and transmission, which are necessary for perfor-
mance and reliability.
NOTICE
For the first hour or 20 km (12 mi) of opera-
tion, run the engine at low and moderate en-
gine speeds. See details below.
NOTE
°
The low-speed operation during the break-in pe-
riod may cause carbon to build up on and foul
the spark plug. If so, replace the standard spark
plug with a hotter spark plug for the duration of the
break-in period.
Recommended Spark Plug
Standard Plug
NGK R6252K-105
Hotter Plug
NGK BR9EVX