Break-In - TOHATSU M 40D2 Owner's Manual

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PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS

3. Break-in

Your new outboard motor and lower
unit require break-in for the moving
c o m p o n e n t s a c c o r d i n g t o t h e
conditions described in the following
time table.
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Throttle Position
Speed
Note
Proper break-in allows outboard motor
to deliver it full performance for longer
service life.
Fuel mix ratio for break-in
Gasoline 25: Genuine Engine Oil 1
● 25:1 when using genuine engine oil
or the recommended one (TCW3).
1-10min 10min-2hrs
Less than 1/2
Idle
throttle
Approx.
3,000 rpm max
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Operating the outboard motor without
break-in can shorten service life of the
product.
If any abnormality is experienced
during the break-in:
● Discontinue the operation
immediately.
● Have the dealer check the product
and take proper action(s) if
necessary.
2-3hrs 3-10hrs
Less than 3/4
3/4 throttle
throttle
Approx.
4,000 rpm.
Full throttle run
allowed for 1 min Full throttle run
every 10 min allowed for 2 min
every 10 min
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Do not operate the outboard motor
in closed area or area with no forced
ventilation.
Exhaust gas emitted by this outboard
motor contains carbon monoxide
that will cause death if inhaled
continuously. Inhaling the gas initially
causes symptoms such as feeling of
sickness, drowsiness and headache.
During operation of the outboard
motor :
● Keep peripheral area well
ventilated.
● Always attempt to stay on the
windward side of emission.
After 10hrs
Full throttle
available