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AFTERMARKET ENGINE INSTALLATION GUIDE AND BREAK
IN PROCESS
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Inspect the engine to make sure that no
Styrofoam/packing material is in any of the following openings:
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Intake port
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Exhaust port
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Front sprocket area
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Spark plug area
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Anywhere else that a piece could enter the
engine
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It’s also important to check the following
parts BEFORE the break in procedures:
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Check that the valve lash is properly adjusted
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Check that the valve tensioners are tight
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Check that the spark plug is tight
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When installing the chain on the front
sprocket, double check that the mounting bolts are tight
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Remove the breather tube plug prior to
installing the breather tube. Inspect the
breather tube after the engine is installed to make sure that there are no
kinks in the tube.
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The engine is shipped with packing oil. Drain
the engine of the packing oil and then refill. Make sure to check and change
the oil while the bike is on a level surface not on side stand.
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Use ONLY a 4-stroke wet clutch CONVENTIONAL oil
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We recommend 10w40
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Add NO MORE than 800ml from a complete drain
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**Repeat the oil change after engine break in
procedures have been completed
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ONLY use ethanol free recreational fuel 92 octane
BREAK
IN PROCEDURE:
Before
firing up the engine for the first time make sure to drain the packing oil
and replace with 4 stroke wet clutch engine oil and that it is level is middle
of the stick (not screwed in). Your new engine only comes with packing
oil to ensure shelf life doesn’t damage the internals during storage.
With lots of tiny parts moving at high rates of speed you want them to
last a long time. Breaking in an engine helps to seat gaskets and the pistons
rings with the cylinder surface. Without a proper seal, leaks, taps, and other engine
issues will occur.
We have
found that the best way to avoid these issues is to put your engine through
three heat cycles before its first joy ride. The procedure is as follows:
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Turn the engine on, letting it idle and warm up for a few
minutes
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Ride the
bike for around 10-15 minutes at a decent pace but without over-revving the
engine, then shut it down
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Let the engine
cool off completely, then repeat again 3 to 4 times
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On the 3rd and 4th time its recommended to ride a bit
longer, for 15-20 minutes
This
process helps prolong new engine life, as hard riding before proper break in
can cause the pistons and rings to seat improperly causing wear and potential
damage. After the break in process is completed, be sure to change the oil.
If you are performing this procedure with our oil, we recommend using the regular
oil for the heat cycles, then running the break in oil for the first 200 miles.
Full,
hard, prolonged acceleration or speed within the first 100 miles of riding is
not recommended. We also recommend changing the oil again after the first 200
miles. Oil change intervals should be based from engine use, but we recommend
changing the oil at least once a season for prolonged reliability, or every 500
miles.
WARRANTY:
- Our engines have a 30-day warranty from the date of purchase.
- Warranty is VOID if any modifications have been made.
- You must contact Trailbuddy Inc first before sending back
- You will also need to have this warranty form filled out: https://mytrailbuddystore.com/warrantyform.aspx
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