TAO F125, Owner'S Manual

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ENGINE BREAK-IN
Proper engine break-in will increase the lifespan of your Tao Motor vehicle ATV . The engine break-in period is the initial
20 hours of operation. You should avoid maintaining a constant engine RPM and do not operate your ATV above 1/2 throttle
during the break-in period. Do not operate your ATV at full throttle during the break-in period.
First service, including the break-in service work should be performed at 10 hours. The second service
should be performed at the end of the 20-hour break-in period. Subsequent service work should be
performed after every 20 hours of operation.
HOT MUFFLER & ENGINE
The muffler and
other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped.
To reduce the risk of fi re during operation or after leaving the ATV, do not let brush, grass and other materials collect under
the vehicle, near the muffler or e xhaust pipe, or next to other hot parts. Check under the vehicle after operating in areas
where combustible materials may have collected. Do not run the vehicle in idle of after running by parking in long dry grass
of other dry combustible organic materials.
To prevent burns, avoid touching the exhaust system. Park the ATV in a place where pedestrians or
children are not likely to touch it.
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