Suzuki LT-F500F 2002, Service Manual

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1-6 GENERAL INFORMATION
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BREAK-lN PROCEDURES
During manufacturing only the best possible materials are used and all machined parts are finished to a very
high standard. It is still necessary to allow the moving parts to “BREAK-lN” before subjecting the engine to
maximum stresses. The future performance and reliability of the engine depends on the care and restraint
exercised during its early life. Refer to the following break-in engine speed recommendations.
• Keep to these breake-in engine speed limits.
Break-in engine speeds
Initial 500 km (300 miles): Less than ½ throttle
• Upon reaching an odometer reading of 500 km (300 miles) you can subject the vehicle to full throttle oper-
ation, for short periods of time.
The percentage of antifreeze in the coolant should be between 50 to 60%. If the percentage of
antifreeze is above or below this range the coolant’s frost protection and rust-inhibiting capa-
bilities will be reduced. Always keep the antifreeze content above 50% even if the atmospheric
temperature does not go below the freezing point.