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OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING
PRECAUTIONS
To safely realize the full potential of
this outboard motor, you need a
complete understanding of its
operation and a certain amount of
practice with its controls.
Before operating the outboard motor
for the first time, please review the
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION on page 7 and the
chapter titled BEFORE OPERATION.
For your safety, do not start or run the
engine in a confined or partly
enclosed area. Your engine’s exhaust
contains poisonous carbon monoxide,
a colorless, odorless gas that can
collect rapidly. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause loss of
consciousness and may lead to death.
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
Break-in period: 10 hours
Proper break-in operation allows the
moving parts to wear in smoothly for
best performance and long service
life. Avoid continuous operation at a
steady speed.
First 15 minutes:
Run the engine at trolling speed. Use
the minimum throttle opening
necessary to operate the boat at a safe
trolling speed.
Next 45 minutes:
Run the engine up to a maximum of
2,000 to 3,000 rpm, which is about
10% to 30% of maximum throttle
opening. Operating at maximum
2,000 ~ 3,000 rpm should be limited
to 50% of the 45 minutes.
Exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas that can
build up to dangerous levels in
closed areas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can
cause unconsciousness or death.
Never run this product's engine in
a closed, or even partially closed
area.
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