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Operation
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First-time operation
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Fill engine oil
The engine is shipped from the factory with-
out 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.
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The engine is shipped with the following
sticker, which should be removed after en-
gine oil is filled for the first time. For more in-
formation on checking the engine oil level,
see page 45.
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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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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.
T
IP:
Run the engine in the water, under load (in
gear with a propeller installed) as follows.
For 10 hours for breaking in engine avoid ex-
tended idling, rough water and crowded ar-
eas.
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 8 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.
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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 (see page 59).
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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 acci-
dent could occur.
NOTICE
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Do not start the engine out of water. Over-
heating and serious engine damage can
occur.
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Fuel level
Be sure you have plenty of fuel for your trip.
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