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First-time operation

Engine break-in Engine break-in
(AR190 / SX190) (195S / AR195 / SX195)
NOTICE NOTICE

Failure to perform the engine break-in Failure to perform the engine break-in
could result in reduced engine life or even could result in reduced engine life or even
severe engine damage. severe engine damage.

The engine break-in period is essential to al- The engine break-in period is essential to al-
low the various components of the engine to low the various components of the engine to
wear and polish themselves to the correct wear and polish themselves to the correct
operating clearances. This ensures proper operating clearances. This ensures proper
performance and promotes longer compo- performance and promotes longer compo-
nent life. nent life.
(1) Check the engine oil level. (See page 98 (1) Check the engine oil level. (See page 98
for information on checking the engine for information on checking the engine
oil level.) oil level.)
(2) Launch the boat and start the engine. (2) Launch the boat and start the engine.
(See page 114 for information on starting (See page 114 for information on starting
the engine.) the engine.)
(3) For the first 5 minutes, operate with the (3) For the first 5 minutes, operate with the
engine at trolling speed. engine speed at 2000 r/min.
(4) For the next 30 minutes, operate with the (4) For the next 90 minutes, operate with the
engine speed below 5000 r/min. engine speed below 5000 r/min.
(5) For the next 1 hour, operate with the en- After the engine break-in is complete, the
gine speed below 6000 r/min. boat can be operated normally.
After the engine break-in is complete, the
boat can be operated normally.

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