Engine Break-In Procedure After Powerhead Assembly. 4A-72 - Mercury 200 OptiMax Jet Drive Service Manual

Powerhead
11. Connect the remote control harness to the powerhead harness connector.
12. Install the throttle cable. Secure with a washer and locknut. Tighten the locknut and then back off 1/4 turn.
13. Install the fuel inlet line. Secure the hose with a stainless hose clamp.
14. Install the vapor separator vent hose. Secure the hose with a stainless hose clamp.
IMPORTANT: The high‑pressure pump connector must be routed on the outside of the VST vent fitting.
15. Install the water bypass hose. Secure the hose with a stainless hose clamp.
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NOTE: Refer to Section 2C - Timing, Synchronizing, and Adjusting for engine set‑up procedures.
16. Connect the battery cables to the battery.
Engine Break‑in Procedure After Powerhead Assembly
IMPORTANT: The service technician must complete the following break‑in procedure before delivery to the owner.
Do not use premixed gas and oil in this engine. Use straight gasoline during break‑in and after engine break‑in.
The recommended engine break‑in procedure for the sport jet engine is important to ensure proper performance and maximum
life from the engine. The break‑in procedure allows the pistons to ease into conformance with the cylinder bore.
The engine automatically receives extra oil during the first hours of operation. This extra oil mode will complete in about ten hours.
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a - Positive battery cable
b - Negative battery cable
c - Remote oil tank hose (hidden)
d - Remote control harness connection
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a - Throttle cable
b - Fuel inlet
c - Vent hose
d - Water bypass hose
90-8M0050731 MAY 2011