Suzuki df2.5 - Engine Break-In; Warm-Up Recommendation; Throttle Recommendation

1-6 GENERALINFORMATION
ENGINE BREAK-IN
The first 1 0 hours are. critically important to ensure correct run-
ning of either a brand new motor or a motor that has been recon-
ditioned or rebuilt. How the motor is operated during this time
will have direct bearino on its life soan and lono-term durabilitv.
Break-in period: 10 hours
WARM-UP REC.OMMENDATION
Allow sufficient idling time (more than 5 minutes) for the engine
to warm up after cold engine starting.
THROTTLE RECOMMENDATION
NOTE:
Avoid maintaining a constant engine speed for an extended
period
at any time during the engine break-in by varying the
throttle position occasionally.
1.
FIRST 2 HOURS
For first 15 minutes, operate the engine in-gear at idling
speed.
During the remaining 1 hour and 45 minutes, operate the
engine in-gear at
less than 1/2 (half) throttle (3 000 r/min).
NOTE:
The throttle may be briefly opened beyond the recommended
setting
to plane the boat, b ut must be reduced to the recom-
mended setting immediately after planing.
2. NEXT 1 HOUR
Operate
the engine in-gear at less than 3/4
throttle (4 000 r/min).
3.
LAST 7 HOURS
Operate
the engine in-gear at desired engine speed.
However, do not operate continuously at
full throttle for more
than 5 minutes.