EAU16830
Engine break-in
There is never a more important
period in the life of your engine than
the period between 0 and 1000 km
(600 mi). For this reason, you should
read the following material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1000 km (600 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themsel-
ves to the correct operating clearan-
ces. During this period, prolonged
full-throttle operation or any condition
that might result in engine overhea-
ting must be avoided.
EAU16951
0–150 km (0–90 mi)
●
Avoid prolonged operation above
1/3 throttle.
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After every hour of operation,
stop the engine, and then let it
cool for five to ten minutes.
●
Vary the engine speed from time
to time. Do not operate the engi-
ne at one set throttle position.
150–500 km (90–300 mi)
●
Avoid prolonged operation above
1/2 throttle.
●
Rev the engine freely through the
gears, but do not use full throttle
at any time.
500–1000 km (300–600 mi)
●
Avoid prolonged operation above
3/4 throttle.
NOTICE:
After 1000
km (600 mi) of operation, the
engine oil must be changed
and the oil strainer cleaned.
[ECA10351]
1000 km (600 mi) and beyond
●
Avoid prolonged full-throttle ope-
ration. Vary the speed occasio-
nally.
ECA10270
NOTICE
If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
EAU17201
Parking
When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
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WARNING
●
Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely
to touch them and be burned.
●
Do not park on a slope or on
soft ground, otherwise the
vehicle may overturn, increa-
sing the risk of a fuel leak and
fire.
●
Do not park near grass or other
flammable materials which
might catch fire.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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