Outboard Motor User Manual

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SAFE OPERATING
PRECAUTIONS
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
Break-in period: 10 hours
Next 60 minutes:
Next 8 hours:Next 45 minutes:
First 15 minutes:
OPERATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
BEFORE OPERATION.
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
on page and the
chapter titled
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.
Run the engine up to a maximum of
4,000 to 5,000 rpm, which is about
50% to 80% of maximum throttle
opening. Operating at maximum
4,000 5,000 rpm should be limited
to 50% of the 60 minutes.
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.
30-second full-throttle bursts are OK,
but do not operate the engine
continuously at full throttle.
Do not run the engine at full throttle
for more than 5 minutes at a time.
For boats that plane easily, bring the
boat up on plane, and then reduce the
throttle opening to the recommended
rpm range.
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.
Run the engine at trolling speed. Use
the minimum throttle opening
necessary to operate the boat at a safe
trolling speed.
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