TOHATSU MX 50D2, Owner'S Manual

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PRE-OPERATIN G PREPARATION S
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Your new outboard motor and lower unit
require break-in for the moving compo-
nent
s according to the condition s
de s cribed in the following time table.
Operating the outboard motor without
break-in can shorten service life of the
product.
If any abnormality is experienced during
the break-in:

Discontinue the operation immediately.

Have the dealer check the product and
take proper action(s) if necessary.
Note
Proper break-in allow s outboard motor to
deliver it full performance for longer s ervice
life.
Fuel mix ratio for break-in
Ga s oline 25: Genuine Engine Oil 1

25:1 when u s ing genuine engine oil or
the recommended one (TCW3).
Do not operate the outboard motor in
closed area or area with no forced ventila-
tion.
Exhaust gas emitted by this outboard
motor contains carbon monoxide that will
cause death if inhaled continuously. Inhal-
ing the gas initially causes symptoms such
as feeling of sickness, drowsiness and
headache.
During operation of the outboard motor :

Keep peripheral area well ventilated.

Always attempt to stay on the windward
side of emission.
3. Break-in
CAUTION
1-10min 10min-2hrs 2-3hrs 3-10hrs After 10hrs
Throttle
Position
Idle
Le ss than 1/2
throttle
Le ss than 3/4
throttle
3/4 throttle
Full throttle
available
Speed
Approx.
3,000 rpm max
Full throttle run
allowed for 1 min
every 10 min
Approx.
4,000 rpm.
Full throttle run
allowed for 2 min
every 10 min
DAN G ER