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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS REAR EAU00436 EAU04839 Engine break-in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1,000 km (600 mi). For this reason, you should read the following material carefully. Since the engine is brand new, do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1,000 km (600 mi). 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 that might result in engine overheating must be avoided. 8 Railroad crossings, streetcar rails, iron plates on road construction sites, and manhole covers become extremely slippery when wet. Therefore, slow down when approaching such areas and cross them with caution. 8 Keep in mind that braking on a wet road is much more difficult. 8 Ride slowly down a hill, as braking downhill can be very difficult. 0-150 km (0-90 mi) 8 Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3 throttle. 8 After every hour of operation, stop the engine, and then let it cool for five to ten minutes. 8 Vary the engine speed from time to time. Do not operate the engine at one set throttle position. 150-500 km (90-300 mi) Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2 throttle. 5 cC ECA00117 After 500 km (300 mi) of operation, be sure to replace the final transmission oil. 500-1,000 km (300-600 mi) Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4 throttle. 5-4

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5-4
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5
8
Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road con-
struction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery
when
wet.
Therefore,
slow down when approaching
such areas and cross them
with caution.
8
Keep in mind that braking on a
wet road is much more diffi-
cult.
8
Ride slowly down a hill, as
braking downhill can be very
difficult.
EAU00436
Engine break-in
There is never a more important peri-
od in the life of your engine than the
period between 0 and 1,000 km
(600 mi). For this reason, you should
read the following material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do
not put an excessive load on it for the
first 1,000 km (600 mi). The various
parts in the engine wear and polish
themselves to the correct operating
clearances. During this period, pro-
longed full-throttle operation or any
condition that might result in engine
overheating must be avoided.
EAU04839
0–150 km (0–90 mi)
8
Avoid prolonged operation above
1/3 throttle.
8
After every hour of operation,
stop the engine, and then let it
cool for five to ten minutes.
8
Vary the engine speed from time
to time. Do not operate the
engine at one set throttle posi-
tion.
150–500 km (90–300 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle.
ECA00117
c
C
After 500 km (300 mi) of operation,
be sure to replace the final trans-
mission oil.
500–1,000 km (300–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4
throttle.
REAR