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RUN IN PROCEDURE
AIR CLEANER
Please Consider, unlike other kart engines , you will only run in your Torini race engine once in its entire racing life.
How you run it in could effect its performance for life, as the manufacturer our engineers recommendation’s are listed
below.
“ON TRACK ONLY” (DO NOT FREE REV THE ENGINE WITH NO LOAD)
• For the 1st 10-15 minutes drive moderately at varying speeds up to 3800rpm (half throttle). It is critical to vary the RPM
for proper camshaft, piston rings and moving component bed in.
• Stop and allow the engine to cool, check that there are no fuel or oil leaks.
• For the 2nd 10-15 minutes drive moderately at varying speeds up to 4800rpm (3/4 throttle).
• Again stop and allow the engine to cool, during this period check the kart over ensuring that all fasteners are secure and
that the chain is correctly tensioned with sprockets aligned. (This is a good indication that the engine mount has not
moved)
• For the 3rd 10-15 minutes and thereafter drive at race pace or varying speeds up to WOT (Wide Open Throttle) Failure to
correctly carry out this step, may inhibit proper piston ring bed in, resulting in poor ring seal, loss of potential horsepower
and/or excessive blow-by. Along with your new engine, you have received 1lt of Torini run in oil and you should have
used 500ml before starting your engine. Once you have completed the first 3 x 15 mins runs we suggest changing this oil
and using the remaining 500ml of run in oil supplied. We then suggest you run the engine on track for a further 30-45
minutes at race pace, this will allow engine components to be fully bedded in.
NOTE: Never use the Torini racing oil to run in your engine. The friction modifiers will prevent the bed in process from
occurring and you will never realise the full power potential of the engine.
• After the first 1-1.5 hours, your engine is now fully bedded-in, replace the run-in engine oil, with 500ml of the friction
modified Torini Racing Oil. The oil contains enhanced friction modifiers and anti-foaming agents blended specifically
for your splash lubricated Torini race engine. The friction modifiers work with your piston coating to aide in both the
performance and life of your Torini race engine.
A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine performance. If the engine is operated in dusty
areas, clean the air cleaner more often than specified in the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
1) Remove the foam filter from the main filter element.
2) Check both filter elements for signs of damage and replace as necessary.
3) Clean both the foam and main element in warm water with detergent or in
a nonflammable or high flash point solvent and allow it to dry throughly.
4) Evenly apply filter oil to the main (fabric) filter element, as well as the foam
element, squeeze out as much excess oil as possible from the foam and
allow both filters to drain in a clean area overnight.
5) Place the foam air filter element over the fabric element, and reinstall the
assembled air filter tighten the hose clamp securely.
6) Keep the filters covered until next use (filter oil is tacky so dirt and dust will
stick to it).
FOAM ELEMENT
Washing filter element with gasoline or flammable solvents many cause fire or explosion,
please use soapy water or nonflammable solvent.
Operating the engine without an air filter element or with
a damaged air filter will allow dirt to enter the engine,
causing rapid engine wear.
WARNING
NOTICE
PRE FILTER
(FOAM)
MAIN FILTER
(FABRIC)
