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GENERAL INFORMATION 27 j Stopping the Engine the transmission into the neutral position. • Shift After racing the engine slightly, close the throttle • completely and push the engine stop button. 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. NOTICE For the first hour or 20 km (12 mi) of operation, run the engine at low and moderate engine speeds. See details below. ○The low-speed operation during the break-in period 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. NOTE A. Engine Stop Button • Turn the fuel tap lever to the OFF position. Recommended Spark Plug Standard Plug NGK BR10EG Hotter Plug 1. NGK BR9EG Break in the engine as follows. Start the engine and let it idle until it is thoroughly warmed up. 2. Stop and let the engine cool completely. 3. Start the engine and ride the motorcycle for 10 minutes at moderate speed - NEVER ACCELERATE HARD.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
27
j
Stopping the Engine
•
Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
•
After racing the engine slightly, close the throttle
completely and push the engine stop button.
A. Engine Stop Button
•
Turn the fuel tap lever to the OFF position.
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 BR10EG
Hotter Plug
NGK BR9EG
Break in the engine as follows.
1.
Start the engine and let it idle until it is thor-
oughly warmed up.
2.
Stop and let the engine cool completely.
3.
Start the engine and ride the motorcycle for 10
minutes at moderate speed -
NEVER ACCEL-
ERATE HARD.