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Howziit guys,
i just installed my 35cc ROBIN engine friction drive kit on saturday. after filling oil and gas, the engine started quickly, idling at factory-set 3000rpm. after a few minutes, i drove slowly to the volleyball/basketball courts next door and slowly drove the courts for 20 minutes. since it was drizzling, i motored/pedalled home and let it set for 3 hours. after that, i started up and drove my 7-mile route to work. just one medium hill near home, to which i used engine and 5th gear with no problem climbing uphill.
on sunday, i drove the bike with a bent rear wheel with the brakes rubbing for half a mile. when i realized the rear brakes and rim were loading up the engine, i pulled over. since my wife was following me, i packed up the bike in her car and drove home. that night, i removed the engine kit and took the bike to the repair shop. so $36 dollars later, with new rim,axle and hub, i sit here reinstalling my engine kit and wonder:
i know that for an automobile engine needs to run above 2000rpm for 20-30 minutes for proper break-in. then oil is changed, valves adjusted,etc.
do these 35cc 4-cycle engines need a similar break-in procedure, or do we just start up, and drive away?
thanks for any help.
Myron
i just installed my 35cc ROBIN engine friction drive kit on saturday. after filling oil and gas, the engine started quickly, idling at factory-set 3000rpm. after a few minutes, i drove slowly to the volleyball/basketball courts next door and slowly drove the courts for 20 minutes. since it was drizzling, i motored/pedalled home and let it set for 3 hours. after that, i started up and drove my 7-mile route to work. just one medium hill near home, to which i used engine and 5th gear with no problem climbing uphill.
on sunday, i drove the bike with a bent rear wheel with the brakes rubbing for half a mile. when i realized the rear brakes and rim were loading up the engine, i pulled over. since my wife was following me, i packed up the bike in her car and drove home. that night, i removed the engine kit and took the bike to the repair shop. so $36 dollars later, with new rim,axle and hub, i sit here reinstalling my engine kit and wonder:
i know that for an automobile engine needs to run above 2000rpm for 20-30 minutes for proper break-in. then oil is changed, valves adjusted,etc.
do these 35cc 4-cycle engines need a similar break-in procedure, or do we just start up, and drive away?
thanks for any help.
Myron