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Engine Break-In - Yamaha Road Stan XV17AT Owner's Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
3. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position when the motorcycle
is almost completely stopped. The
neutral indicator light should come
on.
Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during
acceleration
and
deceleration
shown in the table below.
Shift up points:
1st → 2nd: 20 km/h (13 mi/h)
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2nd → 3rd: 30 km/h (19 mi/h)
3rd → 4th: 40 km/h (25 mi/h)
4th → 5th: 50 km/h (31 mi/h)
Shift down points:
5th → 4th: 25 km/h (16 mi/h)
4th → 3rd: 25 km/h (16 mi/h)
3rd → 2nd: 25 km/h (16 mi/h)
2nd → 1st: 25 km/h (16 mi/h)

Engine break-in

There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
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Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
are
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle.
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle.
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CAUTION:
After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation,
the engine oil and transfer case oil
must be changed, and the oil filter
cartridge or element replaced.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
CAUTION:
If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
EAU17071
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ECA10270

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