Operation
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EMU36380
First-time operation
EMU36390
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 be-
fore first-time operation to avoid severe
engine damage.
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The engine is shipped with the following stick-
er, which should be removed after engine oil
is filled for the first time. For more information
on checking the engine oil level, see page 39.
EMU30174
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 en-
sure 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.
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EMU27084
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. Correct break-
in will help ensure proper performance and
longer engine life.
TIP:
Failure to follow the break-in procedure could
result in reduced engine life or even severe
engine damage. Run the engine in the water,
under load (in gear with a propeller installed)
as follows. For ten hours for breaking in en-
gine avoid extended idling, rough water and
crowded areas.
1.
For the first hour of operation:
Run the engine at varying speeds up to
2000 r/min or approximately half throttle.
2.
For the second hour of operation:
Increase engine speed as much as nec-
essary to put the boat on plane (but avoid
full-throttle operation), then back off on
the throttle while keeping the boat at a
planing speed.
3.
Remaining eight hours:
Run the engine at any speed. However,
avoid operating at full throttle for more
than 5 minutes at a time.
4.
After the first 10 hours:
Operate the engine normally.
EMU36400
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 49).
EMU36412
Checks before starting engine
WARNING
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If any item in the checks before starting
engine is not working properly, have it in-
spected and repaired before operating the
outboard motor. Otherwise an accident
could occur.
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