First-time operation
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. [ECM01781]
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 42.
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.
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.
TIP:
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.
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 57).
Checks before starting engine
If any item in “Checks before starting en-
gine” is not working properly,
have
it in-
spected
and
repaired before
operating
the outboard motor. Otherwise, an
acci-
dent could occur.
NOTICE
Do not start the engine out of water.
Over- heating and serious engine
damage can occur.
Fuel level
Be sure you have plenty of fuel for your trip.
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