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Engine Break-In
After the completion of the break-in
period, the engine oil and oil filter should
be changed. Other maintenance after
break-in should include checking of all
prescribed adjustments and tightening of
all fasteners. At the discretion and
expense of the owner/operator, the vehi-
cle may be taken to an authorized dealer
for this initial service.
New ATV’s and renewed ATV engines
require a “break-in” period. The first
month is most critical to the life of this
ATV. Proper operation during this break-in
period will help assure maximum life and
performance from the ATV.
During the first 10 hours of operation,
always use less than ½ throttle. Varying
the engine RPM during the break-in
period allows the components to “load”
(aiding the engine/transmission compo-
nent mating process) and then “unload”
(allowing components to cool). Although
it is essential to place some stress on the
engine components during break-in, care
should be taken not to overload the engine
too often. Do not pull a trailer during the
break-in period.
When the engine starts, allow it to warm up
properly. Idle the engine several minutes
until the engine has reached normal operat-
ing temperature. Do not idle the engine for
excessively long periods of time.
Burnishing Brake Pads
Brake pads must be burnished to achieve
full braking effectiveness. Braking distance
will be extended until brake pads are prop-
erly burnished.
To properly burnish the brakes, use fol-
lowing procedure:
1. Choose an area sufficiently large to
safely accelerate ATV to 30 mph and
to brake to a stop.
2. Accelerate to 30 mph; then com-
press brake lever to decelerate to 0-5
mph.
3. Repeat procedure twenty times.
! WARNING
Failure to properly burnish the brake
pads could lead to premature brake
pad wear or brake loss. Brake loss
can result in severe injury.
! WARNING
Do not attempt sudden stops or put
yourself into a situation where a sud-
den stop will be required until the
brake pads are properly burnished.
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