Yamaha YZF690-U Owner's Manual

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Operation and important riding points5-15EAU15952Read the Owner’s Manual carefully tobecome familiar with all controls. Ifthere is a control or function you do notunderstand, ask your Yamaha dealer.WARNINGEWA10272Failure to familiarize yourself withthe controls can lead to loss of con-trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.EAU16842Engine 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.EAU170940–1000 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.NOTICEECA10311 Keep the engine speed out ofthe tachometer red zone. If any engine trouble should oc-cur during the engine break-inperiod, immediately have aYamaha dealer check the vehi-cle.