Yamaha Thundercat YZF600R, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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EAU01128
Engine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1,600 km. For this rea-
son, you should read the following ma-
terial carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,600 km. The various parts in the en-
gine wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances. During
this period, prolonged full-throttle oper-
ation or any condition that might result
in engine overheating must be avoided.
EAU03749*
0–1,000 km
Avoid prolonged operation above
6,500 r/min.
1,000–1,600 km
Avoid prolonged operation above
8,000 r/min.
EC000052*
CAUTION:
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After 1,000 km of operation, the en-
gine oil must be changed and the oil
filter cartridge replaced.
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1,600 km and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
EC000053
CAUTION:
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Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
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If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
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