Break
‑
in Procedure
•
Do not idle for more than five minutes.
•
Run the engine the majority of the time between 4000–5400 RPM
(approximately three‑quarter throttle).
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Short bursts of wide‑open throttle for 10 seconds or less are acceptable.
•
Change the engine speed approximately every two minutes.
•
Avoid trimming the outboard out (up) beyond a vertical trim position
during operation.
•
Avoid using a hydraulic jack plate to raise the engine during the break‑in
cycle.
Next Three Hours:
Change the engine speed every 10 minutes.
Starting the Engine
Before starting, read the prestarting check list, special operating instructions,
and engine break‑in procedure in the
Operation
section.
NOTICE
Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and other
components will overheat and suffer damage. Provide a sufficient supply of
water to the water inlets during operation.
1. Lower the outboard to the vertical operating position. Make sure all
cooling water intake holes are submerged.
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2. Open the fuel tank vent screw, located in the filler cap, on manual venting
type fuel tanks.
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