Owner's Manual DF300 Break-In
To fill the engine with oil:
Remove the oil filler cap.
Fill with recommended engine oil to the upper level.
Do not overfill, as excessive oil can dam- age the engine.
- Tighten the oil filler cap securely.
• Check the battery solution level. The level should be kept between the MAX and the MIN level lines at all times. If the level drops below the MIN level line, refer to MAINTENANCE section.
• Make sure that the battery leads are securely connected to the battery terminals.
• Visually check the propeller to make sure it is not damaged.
• Make sure the motor is securely mounted to the transom.
• Check for proper operation of the Power Trim and Tilt.
• Make sure the tilt pin is securely installed in the proper position.
• Check for proper trim angle.
• Make sure you have the boating safety and emergency equipment on board.
BREAK-IN
Proper operation during this break-in period will help ensure maximum life and performance from your engine. The following guidelines will explain proper break-in procedures.
Failure to follow the break-in procedures described below can result in severe engine damage.
Break-in period: 10 hours
Break-in procedure
- For the initial 2 hours:
Allow sufficient idling time (about 5 minutes) for the engine to warm up after cold engine
starting
High speed without sufficient warm-up may cause severe engine damage such as piston seizure.
After warming up, run the engine at idling speed or the lowest in-gear speed for about 15 minutes.
During the remaining 1 hour and 45 minutes, if safe boating conditions permit, operate the
engine in gear at less than 1/2 (half) throttle (3000 r/min.).
You may throttle up beyond the recommended operating range to plane your boat, then immediately reduce the throttle to the recommended operating range.
- For the next 1 hour:
Safe boating conditions permitting, operate the engine in gear at 4000 r/min. or at three quarter throttle. Avoid running the engine at full throttle.
- Remaining 7 hours:
Safe boating conditions permitting, operate the engine in gear at desired engine speed.
You may occasionally use full throttle; however do not operate the engine continuously at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at any time.
For the remaining 7 hours of break-in operation, you may use full throttle; however do not operate the engine continuously at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at a time or severe engine damage such as seizure may result.
OPERATION
MAIN SWITCH (OPTION)
The main switch on the panel turns power of the engine on and off.
When the main switch is turned ON, all LEDs on the control panel will light and the buzzer sounds.
CONTROL PANEL (OPTION)
