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Equipment and Adjustments
BREAK-IN (RUNNING-IN)
e rst 1 month is the most important in the life of your vehicle. Prop-
er operation during this break-in period will help ensure maximum life
and performance from your new vehicle. e following guidelines explain
proper break in procedures.
MAXIMUM THORTTLE OPENING RECOMMENDATION
During the first 10 hours of vehicle operation, the maximum throttle
opening you should use is 1/2 throttle.
VARY THE ENGINE SPEED
e engine speed should varied during the break-in period. is allows
the parts to be “loaded”(aiding the mating process) and then “unloaded”
(allowing parts to cool). Although it is essential that some stress be placed
on the engine components during break-in, you must be careful not to
excessively load the engine.
AVOID CONSTANT LOW SPEED
Operating the engine at constant low speed (light load) can cause parts to
glaze and not seat properly .Allow the engine to accelerate freely through
the gears , without exceeding the maximum recommended throttle
opening .
OBSERVE YOUR INITIAL AND MOST CRITICAL SERVICE
e initial sevice (break-in maintenance) is the most important service
your vehicle will receive. During break in operation, all of the engine com-
ponents will have mated together and seated. Maintenance required as part
of the initial sen/ice includes correction of all adlustments, tightening ofall
fasteners and replacement ofdirty oil.
Timely performance of this sen/ice will ensure optimum sen/ice life and
performance from.
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