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SAFE OPERATING
PRECAUTIONS
To safely realize the full potential
of this outboard motor, you need
a complete understanding of its
operation and a certain amount
of practice with its controls.
Before operating the outboard
motor for the first time, please
review the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION on page 7 and
the chapter titled BEFORE
OPERATION.
For your safety, do not start or
run the engine in a confined or
partly enclosed area. Your
engine's exhaust contains
poisonous carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless gas that can
collect rapidly. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause loss of
consciousness and may lead to
death.
WARNING
Exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas that can
build up to dangerous levels in
closed areas.
Breathing carbon monoxide
can cause unconsciousness or
death.
Never run this product's engine
in a closed, or even partly
closed area.
OPERATION
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
Break-in period: 10 hours
Proper break-in operation allows
the moving parts to wear in
smoothly for best performance
and long service life. Avoid
continuous operation at a steady
speed.
First 15 minutes:
Run the engine at trolling speed.
Use the minimum throttle
opening necessary to operate the
boat at a safe trolling speed.
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