2015 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 Owners Manual - Page 59

2015 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 Manual

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58 BREAK-IN BREAK-IN There is never a more important period in the life of your machine than the first 20 hours. For this reason, we ask that you carefully read the following material. Because the engine is brand new, you must not put an excessive load on it for the first 20 hours, the various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances. During this period, prolonged full throttle operation or any condition which might result in excessive engine heating must be avoided. However, momentary (2 ∼ 3 seconds maximum) full throttle operation under load does not harm the engine. Each full throttle acceleration sequence should be followed with a substantial rest period for the engine by cruising at lower rpm so the engine can rid itself of the temporary build up of heat. If any abnormality is noticed during this period, consult a Kawasaki dealer. 1. 0 ∼ 10 hours: Avoid continuous operation above half throttle. Allow a cooling off period of five to ten minutes after every hour of operation. Vary the speed of the machine from time to time. Do not operate it at full throttle position. 2. 10 ∼ 20 hours: Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4 throttle. Rev the machine freely through the gears but do not use full throttle at any time. 3. After break-in: Avoid prolonged full throttle operation. Vary speeds occasionally.

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58
BREAK-IN
BREAK-IN
There is never a more important period in the life
of your machine than the first 20 hours.
For this reason, we ask that you carefully read
the following material. Because the engine is brand
new, you must not put an excessive load on it for the
first 20 hours, the various parts in the engine wear
and polish themselves to the correct operating clear-
ances.
During this period, prolonged full throttle operation
or any condition which might result in excessive en-
gine heating must be avoided. However, momentary
(2
3 seconds maximum) full throttle operation un-
der load does not harm the engine.
Each full throttle acceleration sequence should be
followed with a substantial rest period for the engine
by cruising at lower rpm so the engine can rid itself
of the temporary build up of heat. If any abnormal-
ity is noticed during this period, consult a Kawasaki
dealer.
1. 0
10 hours:
Avoid continuous operation above half throttle.
Allow a cooling off period of five to ten minutes
after every hour of operation. Vary the speed of
the machine from time to time. Do not operate it
at full throttle position.
2. 10
20 hours:
Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4 throttle.
Rev the machine freely through the gears but do
not use full throttle at any time.
3. After break-in:
Avoid prolonged full throttle operation. Vary
speeds occasionally.