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EMU01494
BREAKING IN (RUNNING IN)
ENGINE
Your new engine requires a period of
break-in (running-in) to allow mating sur-
faces of moving parts to wear-in evenly.
Correct break-in (running-in) will help
ensure proper performance and longer
engine life.
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8 Failure to follow the break-in (running-
in) procedure may result in reduced
engine life or even severe engine dam-
age.
8 Do not use pre-mixed fuel in this
engine as it may cause carbon deposits
on the fuel injector thereby causing
engine trouble.
8 Follow the instructions for breaking-
in/running-in carefully.
NOTE:
The label pictured at left is to be left on
the top cowling until the break-in (run-
ning-in) procedure has been completed
and may be removed afterwards.
Break-in (running-in) time:10 hours
EMU01195
Run the engine under load (in gear with a
propeller installed) as follows.
1) First 10 minutes:
Run the engine at the lowest possi-
ble-speed. A fast idle in neutral is
best.
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Do not use fuel mixed
with oil during break-in
or under any circum-
stances.
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