BRP Can-Am Defender 2022 Series, Operator'S Manual

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B BR RE EA AK K--IIN N P PE ER RIIO OD D
O Op pe erra attiio on n D Du urriin ng g B Brre ea akk--IIn n
A break-in period of 10 operating
hours or 300 km (200 mi) is required
for the vehicle.
E En ng giin ne e
During the break-in period:
–
Avoid full throttle operation.
– Avoid pressing accelerator pedal
more than 3/4 of the stroke.
– Avoid sustained accelerations.
– Avoid prolonged cruising speeds.
– Avoid engine overheating.
However, brief accelerations and
speed variations contribute to a good
break-in.
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B Be elltt
A new belt requires a break in period
of 50 km (30 mi).
During the break-in period:
–
Avoid strong acceleration and
deceleration.
– Avoid pulling a load.
– Avoid high speed cruising.