Break-In - Evinrude B10R4 Operator's Manual

26 PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS

6. 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.
5
Throttle Position
Speed
Note
Proper break-in allows outboard
motor to deliver it full performance for
longer service life.
1-10min 10min-2hrs
Less than 1/2
Idle
throttle
Approx.
3,000 rpm max
CAUTION
!
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
allowed for 2 min
every 10 min
every 10 min
DANGER
!
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