Yamaha XSR700M 2020 Owner's Manual

Operation and important riding points6-46EAU16842Engine break-inThere is never a more important periodin the life of your engine than the periodbetween 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). Forthis reason, you should read the fol-lowing material carefully.Since the engine is brand new, do notput an excessive load on it for the first1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts inthe engine wear and polish themselvesto the correct operating clearances.During this period, prolonged full-throt-tle operation or any condition thatmight result in engine overheatingmust be avoided.EAU692300–1000 km (0–600 mi)Avoid prolonged operation above 5000r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600mi) of operation, the engine oil mustbe changed and the oil filter car-tridge or element replaced. [ECA10303]1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)Avoid prolonged operation above 6000r/min.1600 km (1000 mi) and beyondThe vehicle can now be operated nor-mally.NOTICEECA23060 Keep the engine speed out ofthe tachometer high-r/min zo-ne. If any engine trouble should oc-cur during the engine break-inperiod, immediately have aYamaha dealer check the vehi-cle.EAU17214ParkingWhen parking, stop the engine, andthen remove the key from the mainswitch.WARNINGEWA10312 Since the engine and exhaustsystem can become very hot,park in a place where pedestri-ans or children are not likely totouch them and be burned. Do not park on a slope or on softground, otherwise the vehiclemay overturn, increasing therisk of a fuel leak and fire. Do not park near grass or otherflammable materials whichmight catch fire.