74 BREAK-IN
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BREAK-IN
The first 20 hours or 200 km (120 mile) of vehicle
operation is designate
d as the break-in period. Do
not exceed 1/2 throttle during the break-in period. If
the vehicle is n ot used care fully during this pe riod,
you may end up with a “br
oken down” instead of
“broken in” vehicle.
Break-in period Maximum throttle position
First 20 hours or
200 km (120 mile)
1/2 throttle
NOTE
○
Do not start moving or race the engine immedi-
ately after sta rting it, even if the engine is alrea dy
warm.
○
Do not race the engine while the transmission is
in neutral.
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It is important to perform the initial service after
the first 20 hours or 200 km (120 mile) of opera-
tion as described in this manual and the service
manual for this vehicle. See the “Periodic M ain-
tenance Chart” in the “MAINTENANCE AND AD-
JUSTMENT” chapter.