FUEL RESERVE (6.6 Gallon Polyethylene Tank Only)
The total capacity of the fuel tank is 6.6 gallons including a reserve of about 1 gallon. When the fuel remaining in the tank reaches approximately 1 gallon, the active chamber will run dry and the motor will begin to stall. To use the reserve fuel, first turn the motor off. Tighten the vent screw on the fuel tank cap and tip the fuel tank as shown in the illustration to pour the remaining fuel from the reserve chamber to the active chamber. Open the vent screw, prime the fuel line and restart the motor.
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
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE
Lower the motor into the water.
Make sure the fuel hose is securely connected to the fuel tank and the motor.
- Direct the pilot water hole to the position you intend.
- Make sure the motor is in “NEUTRAL”.
