Yamaha XT600E 2000, Owner'S Manual

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0–150 km
8
Avoid prolonged operation above
4,000 r/min.
8
After every hour of operation,
stop the engine, and then let it
cool for five to ten minutes.
8
Vary the engine speed from time
to time. Do not operate the
engine at one set throttle posi-
tion.
150–500 km
8
Avoid prolonged operation above
5,000 r/min.
8
Rev the engine freely through
the gears, but do not use full
throttle at any time.
500–1,000 km
8
Avoid prolonged full-throttle
operation.
8
Avoid prolonged operation above
6,000 r/min.
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After 1,000 km of operation, the
engine oil must be changed and
the oil filter cartridge/element
replaced.
1,000 km and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated
normally.
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8
Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
8
If any engine trouble should
occur during the engine break-
in period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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EAU00457
Parking
When parking, stop the engine,
remove the key from the main switch,
and then turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.
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8
Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely
to touch them.
8
Do not park on a slope or on
soft ground, otherwise the
motorcycle may overturn.
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