Break-In - TOHATSU M 9.9 Owner's Manual

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.
1-10min
Throttle Position Idle
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).
Operating the outboard motor without
break-in can shorten service life of the
product.
If any abnormality is experienced
during the
• Discontinue the operation
• Have the dealer check the product
10min-2hrs 2-3hrs
Less than 1/2 Less than 3/4
throttle throttle
Full throttle run
Approx.
allowed for 1 min
3,000 rpm max
every 10 min
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
• Always attempt to stay on the
PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS
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break-in:
immediately.
and take proper action(s) if
necessary.
3-10hrs
3/4 throttle
Approx.
4,000 rpm.
Full throttle run
allowed for 2 min
every 10 min
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ventilated.
windward side of emission.
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After 10hrs
Full throttle
available