Operation; Before Attempting To Start The Engine - Suzuki DF150 Owner's Manual

2. For the next 1 hour:
Safe boating conditions permitting, operate
the engine in gear at 4000 r/min. or at three-
quarter throttle. Avoid running the engine at
full throttle.
3. Remaining 7 hours:
Safe boating conditions permitting, operate
the engine in gear at desired engine speed.
You may occasionally use full throttle; how-
ever do not operate the engine continuously
at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at any
time.
NOTICE
Running continuously at full throttle for
more than 5 minutes at a time during the
last 7 hours of break-in operation may
cause severe engine damage such as sei-
zure.
During the last 7 hours of break-in opera-
tion, do not operate at wide open throttle
for more than 5 minutes at a time.
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OPERATION

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START THE
ENGINE
1. Lower the motor into the water.
2. Make sure that the motor fuel hose and the
hose from the boat's fuel tank are securely
attached and clamped.
3. Make sure the motor is in "NEUTRAL".
Side mount
type
Top mount
type