OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

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pery when wet. Therefore, slow down when approaching such areas and cross them with caution.

8Keep in mind that braking on a wet road is much more difficult.

8Ride slowly down a hill, as braking downhill can be very difficult.

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Engine break-in

There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1,000 km (600 mi). For this reason, you should read the following material carefully.

Since the engine is brand new, do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1,000 km (600 mi). The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances. During this pe- riod, prolonged full-throttle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided.

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0-150 km (0-100 mi)

 

Avoid operation above 1/3 throttle.

 

Stop the engine and let it cool for 5

 

to 10 minutes after every hour of

 

operation. Vary the speed of the

 

scooter from time to time. Do not

 

operate it at one set throttle position.

 

150-500 km (100-300 mi)

 

Avoid prolonged operation above 1/

 

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2 throttle.

 

 

500-1,000 km (300-600 mi)

Avoid cruising speeds in excess of 3/4 throttle.

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After 1,000 km (600 mi)of operation, be sure to replace the final gear oil.

1,000 km (600 mi) and beyond

Avoid prolonged full throttle opera- tion. Vary speeds occasionally.

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