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Engine Break-in Procedure
Failure to follow the recommended break-in procedure can severely
damage the engine.
Careful treatment of a new
engine will result in more
efficient performance and longer
life for the engine.
Polaris recommends the use of a
50:1 gas/oil premix in the fuel
tank for the first tank full of
fuel to provide additional
lubrication during the break-in
period. A 50:1 ratio is one pint
(.5 l) oil to six gallons (23 l)
gas.
After the break-in period the oil injection system provides the
necessary engine lubrication without the need for pre-mixed fuel.
During the break-in period varying throttle speeds will contribute to
good engine break-in. Do not subject a new engine to heavy loads or
full-throttle operation for extended periods. Do not carry a passenger
during the break-in period.
When starting the engine, be sure the watercraft is in water at
least 2 feet (60 cm) deep. If the engine is run in water less than
two feet deep, sand, weeds and debris may be sucked into the jet
intake and damage the impeller or injure bystanders. Ingestion of
sand into the cooling system will cause the engine to overheat,
resulting in possible severe engine damage.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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