Polaris 2013 BRUTUS Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 35)

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OPERATION
Failure to operate the vehicle properly can result in a collision, loss of
control, accident or overturn, which may result in serious injury or
death. Read and understand all safety warnings outlined in this
owner’s manual.
Break-In Period
The break-in period for your new vehicle is the first 50 hours
of operation. No single action on your part is as important as a
proper break-in period. Careful treatment of a new engine will
result in more efficient performance and longer life for the
engine.
New Engine Break-In
1. Fill the fuel tank with the recommended fuel. See page 36.
2. On the initial engine start-up, allow the engine to idle for
approximately 15 minutes. Check for proper engine oil
pressure, diesel fuel leaks, engine oil leaks, coolant leaks,
hydraulic leaks and proper operation of the indicators and
gauges.
3. During the first hour of operation, vary engine speed and
the load on the engine. Short periods of maximum engine
speed and load are desirable. Avoid prolonged operation at
minimum or maximum engine speeds and loads for the
next 4 to 5 hours.
4. During the break-in period, carefully observe the engine
oil pressure, engine temperature and hydraulic fluid tem-
perature.
5. Check the engine oil, engine coolant and hydraulic fluid
level frequently during the break-in period. Perform regu-
lar checks on areas outlined on the daily pre-ride inspec-
tion checklist. See page 35.
6. Change both the engine oil and the filter at 50 hours.
7. Check fluid levels of transmission and all gearcases after
the first 25 hours of operation and every 100 hours there-
after.
WARNING