Break-In
Procedure
A new
ATV
and
an
overhauled
ATV
engine
require a
"break-in" period. The first 10 hours
(or
200 miles) are most critical to the life
of
this AT\/.
Proper operation during this break-in period
will
help
assure maximum life and performance from
the A
TV.
During the first 10 hours (or 200 miles)
of
operation. always use less than 1/2 throttle.
Varying the engine
RPM
during the break-in
period
allows the components to "load" (aiding
the mating process) arid then
"unload" (allowing
components to cool). Although it is essential to
place some stress
on
the engine components
during break-in. care should
be
taken
not
to
overload the engine too often.
Do
not pull a
trailer
or
carry heavy loads during the 1 0-hour
break-in period.
When the engine starts,
allow
it
to warm
Lip
properly. Idle the engine several minutes until
the engine has reached
norm-al
operating
temperature,
Do
not idle the engine for
excessively
long periods of time.
During the brea.k-in period. a maximum
of
1/2
throttle is recommended: however, brief
full-
throttle accelerations and variations
in
driving
speeds contribute to good engine break-in.
After the completion
of
the break-in period, the
engine
oil and oil filter should be changed.
other
maintenance after break-in should include
checking
of
all pre- scribed adjustments and
tightening of
all fasteners.
Gasoline
-
Oil
-
Lubricant
RECOMMENDED
GASOLINE
The recommended gasoline to use is
87
minimurn
octane regular unleaded.
In
many areas.
oxygenates (either ethanol
or
MTBE) are added to
the gasoline.
Oxygenated gasolines containing
up
to 10% ethanol.
5%
methane.
or
5% MTBE are
acceptable gasolines.
Wlen
using ethanol blended gasoline. it
is
not
necessary to add a gasoline antifreeze since
ethanol
will prevent the accumulation
of
moisture
in
the fuel system.
RECOMMENDED
ENGINE/
TRANSMISSION
OIL
CAUTION
Any oil used in place
of
the recommended oil could
cause serious engine damage.
Do
not use oils
Vvilich
contain graphite or molybdenum additives. These oils
can
adversely affect clutch operation. Also, not
recommended are
racing',
vegetable, non-detergent,
and castor-based
oils.
The recommended oil
that
using of any
API
certified
SM
5W50
oil is acceptable.
ENGINE
OIL
oc -30
·2
0 -10 0
10
20 30 40
TEMP
°F
·22
-4 14
32
50
68
86
104
RECOMMENDED
FRONT
DIFFERENTIAL/REAR
DRIVE
LUBRICANT
The recommended lubricant
is
KYMCO Gear
Lube or
an
equivalent gear lube which is SAE
approved
80W90
hypoid. This lubricant meets
all
of the lubrication requirements
of
the KYMCO
ATV front differentials and rear drives.
CAUTION
Any lubricant used in place
of
the recommended
lubricant
could cause serious front differential/rear drive
damage.
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