23
OPERATION
Failure
to
operate
the
vehicle
properly
can
result
in
a
collision,
loss
of
control,
accident
or
overturn,
which
may
result
in
serious
injury
or
death.
Read
and
understand
all
safety
warnings
outlined
in
the
safety
section
of
this
owner’s
manual.
Vehicle
Break
‐
in
Period
The
break
‐
in
period
for
your
new
vehicle
is
defined
as
the
first
ten
hours
of
operation,
or
the
time
it
takes
to
use
the
first
two
full
tanks
of
gasoline.
No
single
action
on
your
part
is
as
important
as
a
proper
break
‐
in
period.
Careful
treatment
of
a
new
engine
and
drive
components
will
result
in
more
efficient
performance
and
longer
life
for
these
components.
Perform
the
following
procedures
carefully.
NOTICE:
Excessive
heat
build
‐
up
during
the
first
three
hours
of
operation
will
damage
close
‐
fitted
engine
parts
and
drive
components.
Do
not
operate
at
full
throttle
or
high
speeds
during
the
first
three
hours
of
use.
Mixing
brands
or
using
non
‐
recommended
oil
may
cause
serious
engine
damage.
Always
use
the
recommended
oil.
Never
substitute
or
mix
oil
brands.
Vehicle
Break
‐
in
Period
Engine
and
Drivetrain
Break
‐
in
1.
Fill
the
fuel
tank
with
gasoline.
Always
exercise
extreme
caution
whenever
handling
gasoline.
Never
allow
a
child
to
handle
gasoline.
2.
Check
the
oil
level.
See
page
34.
Add
the
recommended
oil
as
needed
to
maintain
the
oil
level
in
the
safe
operating
range.
3.
Complete
the
New
Operator
Driving
Procedures
outlined
on
page
26.
4.
Avoid
aggressive
use
of
the
brakes.
See
Brake
System
Break
‐
in
below.
5.
Vary
throttle
positions.
Do
not
operate
at
sustained
idle.
6.
Perform
regular
checks
on
fluid
levels,
controls
and
areas
outlined
on
the
daily
pre
‐
ride
inspection
checklist.
See
page
24.
7.
Change
the
engine
oil
at
10
hours
or
one
month.
Brake
System
Break
‐
in
Apply
only
moderate
braking
force
for
the
first
50
stops.
Aggressive
or
overly
forceful
braking
when
the
brake
system
is
new
could
damage
brake
pads
and
rotors.
CVT
Break
‐
in
(Clutches/Belt)
A
proper
break
‐
in
of
the
clutches
and
drive
belt
will
ensure
a
longer
life
and
better
performance.
Break
in
the
clutches
and
belt
by
operating
at
slower
speeds
during
the
break
‐
in
period
as
recommended.
Avoid
aggressive
acceleration
and
high
speed
operation
during
the
break
‐
in
period.
