BREAK-IN
If the engine oil is contaminated or discolored, replace with fresh engine oil. Refer to the ENGINE OIL section.
If the oil level line is seen in the window (4), add enough oil to rise the level to the upper limit. To fill the engine oil:
Remove the oil filler cap (dipstick) (5) and wipe oil off with a clean cloth.
Fill the recommended engine oil to the upper level. To check the upper oil level, touch the filler cap threads onto the filler cap edge as shown. Do not screw the filler cap.
Running the engine with an excessive amount of oil can damage the engine. Do not overfill the engine with oil.
- Tighten the oil filler cap securely.
• Visually check the propeller to make sure it is not damaged.
• Make sure the motor is securely mounted to the transom.
• Make sure the tilt pin is securely installed in the proper position.
• Make sure the starter rope is free from any evidence of fraying or wear.
• Make sure you have the boating safety and emergency equipment on board.
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. Be sure to follow the engine break-in procedures described below.
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.
Running at high speed without sufficient warm-up may cause severe engine damage such as piston seizure. Always allow sufficient idling time (5 minutes) for the engine to warm-up before running at high speed.
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; how ever do not operate the engine continuously at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at any time.
Running continuously at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at a time during the last 7 hours of break-in operation may cause severe engine damage such as seizure. During the last 7 hours of break-in operation, do not operate at wide open throttle for more than 5 minutes at a time.
OPERATION
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE
Using BUILT-IN FUEL TANK
- The motor has been lowered into the water.
- Twist the air-vent screw on the fuel tank cap counterclockwise to open the vent.
- Turn the fuel cock lever to right.
When turning the fuel cock lever to right, fuel flow from the built-in tank.