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Engine Running-In instructions

Oil to use: 20W50

1. Before the first start

  • Add engine oil, appr. 2,6 liters. 
  • Check the following items:
    • Electrical connections (battery in good condition?)
    • Set up of the distributor (advance 10 degrees)
    • And a general look at all nuts, bolts and wires

2. Start the engine

  • Check the oil and charging warning lights
  • After the first test drive check the valve clearance, on cold engine! (intake valve 0.20mm, exhaust valve 0.25mm)

3. After 300 km / 186 miles

  • Re-tighten the cylinder head bolts, in usual order and correct torque
  • Check the valve clearance, on cold engine! (intake valve 0.20mm, exhaust valve 0.25mm)
  • Change the oil (to wash out any bits of abraded metal from the running in)
  • Mount new valve cover gaskets
  • Check set up of carburetor
  • Check set op of the distributor

4. After 5000 km / 3000 Miles or after 1 year

  • Change the oil
  • Check set up of distributor and advance of ignition
  • Check carburetor

During the running-in of the engine avoid high-speed driving for at least the first 1300 km / 800 miles.

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