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To fill the engine oil:
1. Remove the oil filler cap.
2. Fill the recommended engine oil to the upper
level.
3. Tighten the oil filler cap securely.
• Check the battery solution level.
The level should be kept between the MAX
and the MIN level lines at all times. If the
level drops below the MIN level line, refer
to MAINTENANCE section.
• Make sure that the battery leads are
securely connected to the battery termi-
nals.
• Visually check the propeller to make sure
it is not damaged.
• Make sure that the motor is securely
mounted to the transom.
• Make sure that the tilt pin is securely
installed in the proper position.
• Make sure the starter rope is free from any
evidence of fraying or wear.
• Make sure you have the boating safety
and emergency equipment on board.
• Make sure that the emergency stop switch
operates properly.
• Make sure the obstacle is not attached to
water intake hole.
NOTICE
Running the engine with an excessive amount
of oil can damage the engine.
Do not overfill the engine with oil.
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.
Break-in period: 10 hours
Break-in procedure
1. For the initial 2 hours:
Allow sufficient idling time (about 5 minutes)
for the engine to warm up after cold engine
starting.
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.).
NOTICE
Failure to follow the break-in procedures
described below can result in severe engine
damage.
Be sure to follow the engine break-in proce-
dures described below.
NOTICE
Running at high speed without sufficient
warm-up may cause severe engine damage
such as piston seizure.
Always allow sufficient idling time (5 minutes)
for the engine to warm-up before running at
high speed.
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