2013 Polaris Trail Blazer 330 Owners Manual - Page 33

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OPERATION Break-In Period The break-in period for your new POLARIS vehicle is the first 20 hours of operation. No single action on your part will increase the life and performance of your vehicle more than following the procedures for a proper break-in. Careful treatment of a new engine and drive components will result in more efficient performance and longer life for these components. Do not operate at full throttle or high speeds for extended periods during the first three hours of use. Engine and Drivetrain Break-in 1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. See page 27. 2. Check the oil level. Add oil if necessary. 3. Select an open area that allows room to familiarize yourself with vehicle operation and handling. 4. Drive slowly. Vary the throttle positions. Do not operate at sustained idle. 5. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and areas outlined on the daily pre-ride inspection checklist. See page 31. 6. Pull only light loads. 7. Change both the oil and the filter at 25 hours. 8. Check the fluid level of the transmission after the first 25 hours of operation and every 100 hours thereafter. PVT Break-in (Clutches/Belt) Break in the clutches and belt by operating at slower speeds during the break-in period as recommended. Pull only light loads. Avoid aggressive acceleration and high speed operation during the break-in period. If a belt fails, always clean away all debris when replacing the belt. 30

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OPERATION
Break-In Period
The break-in period for your new POLARIS vehicle is the first 20 hours
of operation. No single action on your part will increase the life and per-
formance of your vehicle more than following the procedures for a
proper break-in. Careful treatment of a new engine and drive compo-
nents will result in more efficient performance and longer life for these
components.
Do not operate at full throttle or high speeds for extended periods during
the first three hours of use.
Engine and Drivetrain Break-in
1.
Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. See page 27.
2.
Check the oil level. Add oil if necessary.
3.
Select an open area that allows room to familiarize yourself with
vehicle operation and handling.
4.
Drive slowly. Vary the throttle positions. Do not operate at sustained
idle.
5.
Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and areas outlined
on the daily pre-ride inspection checklist. See page 31.
6.
Pull only light loads.
7.
Change both the oil and the filter at 25 hours.
8.
Check the fluid level of the transmission after the first 25 hours of
operation and every 100 hours thereafter.
PVT Break-in (Clutches/Belt)
Break in the clutches and belt by operating at slower speeds during the
break-in period as recommended. Pull only light loads. Avoid aggres-
sive acceleration and high speed operation during the break-in period.
If a belt fails, always clean away all debris when replacing the belt.