Christini AWD 450E, Service Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions
BREAK-IN
During initial break-in newly machined surfaces will be in contact with each other and these surfaces will wear in quickly. Break-in
maintenance at 150km is designed to compensate for this initial minor wear. Timely performance of the break-in maintenance will
ensure optimum service life and performance from the engine.
The general rules as follows:
Start the engine and let it run at idle until the engine is thoroughly warmed up.
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.
Maximum continuous engine speed during the first 150km must not exceed 5,000 rpm (or 10 hours Max)
After 150km ride maintenance the machine per the maintenance schedule.
After the break-in procedure has been properly carried out, the motorcycle is ready for regular operation. However, since
premature high r/min (rpm) will lead to engine trouble, take care to use the necessary skill and technique in operating the
motorcycle.
Never run the engine with full throttle at low speed operation. This rule is applicable not only during break-in but at all
times.
This procedure should be followed each time:
•
Piston is replaced
•
Piston rings are replaced
•
Cylinder is replaced
•
Crankshaft or crank bearing are replaced
CAUTION
The motorcycle is shipped with break in Oil only! Once the engine is run for an initial 30 minutes, drain and
replace the oil with a Synthetic
API SG or higher
SAE 10W-40
Failure to do so may decrease the engine transmission life or cause premature failure.