Operation
First-time
operation
Fill
engine
oil
1.
For
the
first
hour
of
operation:
Run
the
engine
at
varying
speeds
up
to
2000
r/min
or
approximately
half
throttle.
The
engine
is
shipped
from
the
factory
without
2.
For
the
second
hour
of
operation:
engine
oil.
If
your
dealer
did
not
fill
the
oil,
you
Increase
engine
speed
as
much
as
nec-
must
fill
it
before
starting
the
engine.
NOTICE:
essary
to
put
the
boat
on
plane
(but
avoid
Check
that
the
engine
is
filled
with
oil
be-
full-throttle
operation),
then
back
off
on
fore
first-time
operation
to
avoid
severe
the
throttle
while
keeping
the
boat
at
a
engine
damage.
planing
speed.
The
engine
is
shipped
with
the
following
stick-
3.
Remaining
8
hours:
er,
which
should
be
removed
after
engine
oil
Run
the
engine
at
any
speed.
However,
is
filled
for
the
first
time.
For
more
information
avoid
operating
at
full
throttle
for
more
on
checking
the
engine
oil
level,
see
page
34.
than
5
minutes
at
a
time.
4.
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
han-
dles
under
different
conditions
and
with
differ-
ent
trim
angles
(see
page
47).
Checks
before
starting
engine
WARNING
Breaking
in
engine
If
any
item
in
“Checks
before
starting
en-
Your
new
engine
requires
a
period
of
break-in
g
ine”
is
not
working
properly,
have
it
in-
to
allow
mating
surfaces
of
moving
parts
to
spected
and
repaired
before
operating
the
wear
in
evenly.
Correct
break-in
will
help
en-
outboard
motor.
Otherwise,
an
accident
sure
proper
performance
and
longer
engine
could
occur.
life.
NOTICE:
Failure
to
follow
the
break-in
procedure
could
result
in
reduced
engine
life
or
even
severe
engine
damage.
NOTICE
Do
not
start
the
engine
out
of
water.
Over-
Procedure
for
4-stroke
models
Your
new
engine
requires
a
period
of
10
hours
break-in
to
allow
mating
surfaces
of
heating
and
serious
engine
damage
can
occur.
moving
parts
to
wear
in
evenly.
TIP:
Fuel
level
Be
sure
you
have
plenty
of
fuel
for
your
trip.
A
Run
the
engine
in
the
water,
under
load
(in
good
rule
is
to
use
1/3
of
your
fuel
to
get
to
the
gear
with
a
propeller
installed)
as
follows.
For
destination,
1/3
to
return,
and
to
keep
1/3
as
10
hours
for
breaking
in
engine
avoid
extend-
ed
idling,
rough
water
and
crowded
areas.
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