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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Engine and Drivetrain Break-in

The break-in period for your new vehicle is the first 25 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 will result in more efficient performance and longer life for the engine. 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.

  1. Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel. See the Refueling section for details. Always exercise extreme caution whenever handling gasoline.

  2. Check the oil level. See the Oil Check section for details. Add the recommended oil as needed to maintain the oil level in the safe operating range.

  3. Avoid aggressive use of the brakes.

  4. Vary throttle positions. Do not operate at sustained idle.

  5. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and areas outlined on the daily pre-ride inspection checklist.

  6. Carry only light loads.

  7. During the break-in period, change both the oil and the filter at 25 hours.

  8. Check fluid levels of transmission and all gearcases after the first 25 hours of operation and every 100 hours thereafter.

Parent topic: Vehicle Break-in