2007 Yamaha Motorsports Grizzly 350 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 49

2007 Yamaha Motorsports Grizzly 350 4x4 Manual

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EWB00670 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Improper operation in reverse. WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could hit an obstacle or even a person behind you, resulting in serious injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD When you shift into reverse, make sure there are no people or obstacles behind you. When it is safe to proceed, go slowly. EBU20681 0-10 hours Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2 throttle. Vary the speed of the ATV regularly. Do not operate it at one set throttle position. 10-20 hours Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4 throttle. Rev the engine freely, but do not use full throttle at any time. 20 hours and beyond The ATV can now be operated normally. ECB00220 6 Engine break-in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the first 20 hours of riding. 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 20 hours. The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances. During this period, prolonged full-throttle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided. CAUTION: If any engine trouble should occur during the engine break-in period, immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV. EBU20700 Parking When parking the ATV, stop the engine, shift the drive select lever into the forward position, apply the parking brake, and then turn the fuel cock to "OFF". 6-5

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WARNING
EWB00670
EBU20681
Engine break-in
There is never a more important period in the life of
your engine than the first 20 hours of riding. For
this reason, you should read the following material
carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not put an ex-
cessive load on it for the first 20 hours. The various
parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to
the correct operating clearances. During this peri-
od, prolonged full-throttle operation or any condi-
tion that might result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
0–10 hours
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2 throttle. Vary
the speed of the ATV regularly. Do not operate it at
one set throttle position.
10–20 hours
Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4 throttle. Rev
the engine freely, but do not use full throttle at any
time.
20 hours and beyond
The ATV can now be operated normally.
CAUTION:
ECB00220
If any engine trouble should occur during the
engine break-in period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the ATV.
EBU20700
Parking
When parking the ATV, stop the engine, shift the
drive select lever into the forward position, apply
the parking brake, and then turn the fuel cock to
“OFF”.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improper operation in reverse.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could hit an obstacle or even a person
behind you, resulting in serious injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
When you shift into reverse, make sure there
are no people or obstacles behind you.
When it is safe to proceed, go slowly.