BREAK-IN (10 HOURS

IMPORTANT: Follow this procedure to protect your new outboard during its initial hours of operation. Careful break-in allows internal engine components to seat properly, resulting in maximum engine life and performance. Failure to carefully follow the break-in procedures can result in engine damage. The engine management module (EMM) will automatically supply extra oil to the engine during the first five hours of operation above 2000 RPM. Perform the 10-hour break-in procedure with the boat and engine in the water, using an appropriate propeller. DO NOT perform break-in using a flushing device. DO NOT start-up or run the engine out of the water. DO NOT leave a running engine unattended.

IMPORTANT: BEFORE the first start-up of your new engine:

Read Engine Starting, Engine Stopping, and Shifting and Speed Control. Perform prelaunch check of all equipment.

Launch the boat and start the engine according to the procedures in Engine Starting. AFTER start-up:

Verify water pump operation often. Look for a steady stream of water from the water pump indicator. If the stream of water stops, shut off the engine to prevent damage. Find and correct the cause, or see your DEALER, before you continue. Verify shift function by shifting into gear and observing that the boat moves and that the movement is in the same direction as the shifter. Refer to Shifting and Speed Control. Change engine RPM often. Avoid holding a throttle setting longer than 15 minutes. 1. First 10 minutes of operation— Operate the engine in gear at fast idle ONLY. 2. Next 50 minutes— Operate engine in gear below 3500 RPM. DO NOT hold a constant throttle setting. Change engine speed every 15 minutes. With easy planing boats, use full throttle to quickly accelerate boat onto plane. Immediately reduce throttle to one-half as soon as boat is on plane. BE SURE boat remains on plane at this throttle setting. 3. Second Hour— Use Full throttle to accelerate boat onto plane, then reduce throttle setting to three-quarters. BE SURE boat remains on plane at this throttle setting. At intervals, apply full throttle for periods of one to two minutes, returning to three-quarters throttle for a cooling period. Change engine speed every 15 minutes. 4. Next Eight Hours— Avoid continuous full throttle operation for extended periods. Change engine speed every 15 minutes. DO NOT exceed recommended maximum engine RPM. Refer to Engine Specifications.