OPERATING THE BOAT
BREAK-IN (RUNNING- IN) PROCEDURE
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The engine and other components require a break-in period to allow surfaces of
moving parts to wear evenly. This ensures proper performance and promotes
longer component life.
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Fuel mixture is important during the first five hours of use.
CAUTION
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During the first 5 hours or 2 tanks of operation, use 50:1
pre-mix of fuel to oil ( in addition to the oil in the oil tank )
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After the above period, use straight petrol (gasoline) in the
fuel tank, for normal operation.
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In a clean container, pour the oil in first, then petrol (gasoline). Mix them
thoroughly by shaking the container.
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Pour the fuel/oil mixture into the boat fuel tank.
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Launch the boat and start the engine.
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Run the engine at the lowest possible speed for the first 5 minutes.
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Gradually open the throttle one half.
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Continue operation at half throttle (or less) until the first tank full of fuel has been
used up.
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Fill the tank again with a petrol (gasoline) oil ratio of 50:1 and proceed with normal
operation.
CAUTION
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Avoid using anything other than the prescribed oil and
fuel/oil mixtures.
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Use a thoroughly mixed fuel/oil blend.
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If the mixture is not thoroughly mixed or it is the wrong
ratio of oil to petrol (gasoline), the following problems will
occur:
LOW OIL RATIO; BECAUSE OF LACK OF OIL, MAJOR
ENGINE FAILURE, SUCH AS SEIZURE, WILL RESULT.
HIGH OIL RATIO; Fouled spark plugs, smoky exhaust, or
heavy carbon deposits will result.
WARNING
Failure to follow the break-in (running-in) procedure properly
can result in severe damage to the engine.
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