CAUTION:
Failure to follow the break-in procedure could result in reduced engine life or even severe engine
damage.
1. First 10 minutes:
Run the engine at idle.
2. Next 50 minutes:
Run the engine at 3000 r/min or at approximately half throttle.
3. Next 2 hours of operation:
Run the engine at 4000 r/min or at approximately three-quarter throttle.
4. Next 7 hours of operation:
Avoid continuous operation at full throttle for more than five minutes at a time.
5. Operate the engine normally.
2.3 Pre-operation checks
Fuel
Check to be sure you have plenty of fuel for your trip.
Make sure there are no fuel leaks or gasoline fumes.
Check fuel line connections to be sure they are tight.
Be sure the fuel tank is positioned on a secure, flat surface, and that the fuel line is not twisted or
flattened, or likely to contact sharp objects.
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