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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.