MR18 F3R
Engine user manual V03, February 2021 Page
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Keep the engine speed between 2000RPM and 2500RPM until the coolant temperature reaches
50°C
. Adjust water level if necessary.
At coolant temperature = 50°C precisely, close the water cap.
- At IDLE speed press clutch and engage 1
st
gear Shift up gently from 1
st
to 6
th
gear until the coolant
temperature reaches 65°C, then shift down slowly to 1
st
gear.
- 1
st
gear engaged, rise engine speed at 3000-3200RPM stable and shift up to 6
th
gear. Release throttle
pedal and shift down to neutral.
Take care that coolant temperature do not exceed 75°C at this point
.
- Check reverse gear and go back to neutral.
- At neutral, use engine speed of 4000RPM for 10 seconds and kill engine.
- Turn ignition OFF.
- Check the oil level asap after Ignition OFF
7. Engine usage
7.1 General precautions
Always run the engine with the correct oil and water levels.
Under no circumstance water/humidity
can stay in the airbox.
Ensure to have a cleaned air filter and airbox each day.
7.2 Operating temperatures and pressures
Coolant temperature:
Warming up / Bad use
Normal operating
Bad use
50
75
110
Engine oil temperature:
Warming up / Bad use
Normal operating
Bad use
50
70
140
