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First-time operation

Engine break-in Engine break-in
(except for 255XE) (255XE)
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 engines to low the various components of the engines 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 139 (1) Check the engine oil level. (See page 139
for information on checking the engine for information on checking the engine
oil level.) oil level.)
(2) Launch the boat and start the engines. (2) Launch the boat and start the engines.
(See page 159 for information on starting (See page 159 for information on starting
the engines.) the engines.)
(3) For the first 5 minutes, operate with the (3) For the first 5 minutes, operate with the
engines at trolling speed. engines speed below 2000 r/min.
(4) For the next 30 minutes, operate with the (4) For the next 90 minutes, operate with the
engines speed below 5000 r/min. engines speed below 5000 r/min.
(5) For the next 1 hour, operate with the en- After the engine break-in is complete, the
gines 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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