NOTICE
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Operation
First-time operation
Fill engine oil
The engine is shipped from the factory without
engine oil. If your dealer did not fill the oil, you must
fill it before starting the engine.
NOTICE:
Check
that the engine is filled with oil before first-
time operation to avoid severe engine
damage.
The engine is shipped with the following sticker,
which should be removed after engine oil is filled
for the first time.
Breaking in engine
Your new engine requires a period of break-in to
allow mating surfaces of moving parts to wear in
evenly. Correct break-in will help ensure proper
performance and longer engine life.
NOTICE:
Failure to follow the break-in procedure could
result in reduced engine life or even severe
engine damage.
Procedure for 4-stroke models
Your new engine requires a period of 10 hours
break-in to allow mating surfaces of moving
parts to wear in evenly.
TIP:
Run the engine in the water, under load (in gear
with a propeller installed) as follows. For 10 hours
for breaking in engine avoid extended idling, rough
water and crowded areas.
For the first hour of operation:
Run the engine at varying speeds up to 2000
r/min or approximately half throttle.
1.
For the second hour of operation:
Run
the
engine
at
3000
r/min
or
at
approximately three-quarter throttle.
2.
Remaining 8 hours:
Run the engine at any speed. However, avoid
operating at full throttle for more than 5 minutes
at a time.
3.
After the first 10 hours:
Operate the engine normally.
Getting to know your boat
Different
boats
handle
differently.
Operate
cautiously while you learn how your boat handles
under different conditions and with different trim
angles.
Checks before starting engine
WARNING
If any item in the checks before starting
engine is not working properly, have it
inspected and repaired before operating the
outboard
motor.
Otherwise
an accident
could occur.
Do not start the engine out of water. Over-
heating and serious engine damage can
occur.
Fuel level
Be sure you have plenty of fuel for your trip. A
good rule is to use 1/3 of your fuel to get to the
destination, 1/3 to return, and to keep 1/3 as an
emergency reserve. With the boat level on a
trailer or in the water, check the fuel level.
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