49cc 2 Stroke Break-In/Care

[paulskii]

Hey everyone,

I'm fairly new to the whole gas engine thing, and I already blew my first 52cc...I am getting a new electric start 49cc to replace it...and I do not want to damage this one...

I would like to know how to properly go about prepping this engine to run...is there anything I should know before I run it for the first time?
What fuel/oil mixture should I use for the break-in period...and how long is the break-in period?
What mixture should I use after the break-in period?
Also how often should I clean/maintain the engine, and how would I go about cleaning it?
What are good things to do to maintain it between cleanings if its to be cleaned at all?
Also...once all is said and done...is there a time limit that I can run this engine before it starts to get damaged per session? I want to ride this thing, but if it needs rest every 30 minutes or so, I need to know that....

If anyone could answer any of these questions for me, I would greatly appreciate it...

Thanks,
Paul

[kaintuckdave]

Hello paulskii, I'm not sure about the oil to gas mix for your motor as my 2 stroke has oil injection so I just need to keep the reservoir full. I can't see the ratio changing after breaking in. Prepping depends on who made the engine and what they recommend. I've never cleaned my engine so I don't know anything about that. The motor should come with a maintenance schedule so just follow that. I don't understand the time limit question. If you're not overheating, you ought to be able to run it for 24 hours straight, stopping for more fuel of course. I think you're over thinking things. Check some of the PDI posts and read and learn!

;D

[paulskii]

Thanks for the suggestions...I do tend to overthink...but I underthought with the previous engine, and was careless and now its being replaced...I dont want this to happen again...

[kaintuckdave]

So maybe you could describe in detail exactly how you treated the engine that popped? That would give us a clue as to what you did wrong, as it's pretty hard to blow an engine that's put together correctly and has fresh oil etc. Sometimes you get a lemon, but it's really hard to blow a motor just breaking it in hard, in fact, many prefer to break in hard. That's what I'm doing and almost 900 km and going strong.