Full Product Manual

OPERATING THE VEHICLE 8-1
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
OPERATING NEW VEHICLE
How a new vehicle is handled and maintained
determines the life of vehicle.
A new vehicle just off the factory production line
has been, of course, tested, but the various parts
are not aligned to each other, so the operator
should pay more attention to operating the vehicle
for the first 50 hours at a slower speed and avoid
excessive work or operation until the various parts
become “broken-in.” The manner to which you
handle the vehicle during the “breaking-in” period
greatly affects the life of your vehicle. Therefore, to
obtain the maximum performance and the longest
life of the vehicle, it is very important to properly
break-in your vehicle. For better handling a new
vehicle, the following precautions should be
observed.
■ Do not operate the vehicle at full speed for
the first 50 hours.
 Do not start quickly nor apply the brakes
suddenly.
 In winter, operate the vehicle after fully
warming up the engine.
 Do not run the engine at speeds faster than
prescribed.
 On rough roads, slow down to suitable
speeds.
Do not operate the vehicle at fast speed. The
above precautions are not limited to new
vehicles, but to all vehicles. It should be
especially observed for new vehicles.
■ Changing Lubricating Oil for New Vehicles
The lubricating oil is especially important for a
new vehicle. Various parts are not “broken-in”
and are not aligned to each other. Small pieces
of metal grit may develop during the operation
of the vehicle; and this may wear out or
damage the parts. Therefore, take care to
change the lubricating oil a little earlier than
would ordinarily be required. For further details
of change interval hours, see “MAINTENANCE”
section.
STARTING
1. Fasten the seat belt.
■ Seat Belt
WARNING
To avoid personal injury:
 Seat belts reduce injury. Always wear your
seat belts. The lap-style seat belts may not
provide adequate protection for small
children. Pay special attention when
carrying a child passenger as a passenger.