2008 Yamaha Motorsports Grizzly 350 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 49

2008 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. EBU20682 Since the engine is brand new, do not put an excessive load on it for the first 320 km (200 mi) or 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. 0-160 km (0-100 mi) or 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. 160-320 km (100-200 mi) or 10-20 hours Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4 throttle. Rev the engine freely, but do not use full throttle at any time. 320 km (200 mi) or 20 hours and beyond The ATV can now be operated normally. ECB00220 6 Engine break-in NOTE: G For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the figures given in km (mi) or the figures given in hours. G For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or hour meter, follow the figures given in hours. There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the first 320 km (200 mi) or 20 hours of riding. For this reason, you should read the following material carefully. CAUTION: If any engine trouble should occur during the engine break-in period, immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV. 6-5

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WARNING
EWB00670
EBU20682
Engine break-in
NOTE:
●
For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour
meter, follow the figures given in km (mi) or the
figures given in hours.
●
For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or
hour meter, follow the figures given in hours.
There is never a more important period in the life of
your engine than the first 320 km (200 mi) or 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 320 km (200 mi) or 20
hours. The various parts in the engine wear and
polish themselves to the correct operating clear-
ances. During this period, prolonged full-throttle
operation or any condition that might result in en-
gine overheating must be avoided.
0–160 km (0–100 mi) or 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.
160–320 km (100–200 mi) or 10–20 hours
Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4 throttle. Rev
the engine freely, but do not use full throttle at any
time.
320 km (200 mi) or 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.
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.