This idle break-in method does not produce enough heat to expand the sleeve to normal operating size, so the piston wears to
the under-expanded sleeve size. Once the engine is run at normal temperatures, the piston is too small for the sleeve,
creating loss of compression. For proper break-in and normal operation, it is critical that your engine is ALWAYS warmed up
as quickly as possible to within its normal operating temperature range in order for the piston and sleeve to expand to their
normal operating sizes, otherwise the piston will scrub the under-expanded sleeve too much causing premature wear and loss
of compression quickly.
WARNING: Pinch-zone wear, resulting in loss of compression, is NOT covered by warranty. We have no control over what
brand of fuel you use, and/or the way you tune and operate your engine. Your Fantom engine is built using the latest ABC
technology, and will last just as long as any other brand of ABC type engine, as long as it is used in accordance with this
instruction manual, therefore it is your responsibility to operate your engine properly, to obtain the longest usable life possible.
WARNING: Do not let the engine sit and idle for its break-in. Proper operating temperatures will not be obtained to achieve
the correct “seating” of the piston and sleeve in the pinch-zone area.
WARNING: Never run your engine at wide-open throttle for extended periods of time. No engine, no mater what brand, is
designed for this type of operation. Running your engine wide-open for extended periods of time will cause premature engine
failure, which is not covered under warranty. We recommend limiting your wide-open passes to 200 feet or less at a time, and
not repeatedly time after time, right in a row. Engines are generally designed for racing type conditions, so think of how you
would run your engine on a racetrack. Typically, a racetrack consists of one or two long straightaways and a series of short
straights and turns. In a racing situation you are never running your engine wide-open for extended periods of time, so neither
should you run your engine this way when using it for fun in the back-yard or street. Use common sense and your engine will
last much longer and your experience will be much more enjoyable.
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