5. Press the accelerator pedal graduallyand continue to watch to the rear whilebacking.EVU00590Engine break-inThere is never a more important period in thelife of your vehicle than the period betweenzero and 20 hours.For this reason, we ask that you carefully readthe following material. Because the engine isbrand new, you must not put an excessiveload on it for the first several hours of running.During the first 20 hours, the various parts inthe engine wear and polish themselves to thecorrect operating clearances.During this period, prolonged full throttle oper-ation or any condition which might result in ex-cessive engine heating must be avoided.However, momentary (2–3 seconds maxi-mum) full throttle operation under load doesnot harm the engine.WARNINGPOTENTIAL HAZARDImproperly operating in reverse.WHAT CAN HAPPENYou could hit an obstacle or person be-hind you, resulting in serious injury.HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARDWhen you shift into reverse, make surethere are no obstacles or people behindyou. When it is safe to proceed, go slow-ly.EE.book Page 7 Friday, July 22, 2005 4:26 PM
