Break-In - TOHATSU MX 50D2 Owner's Manual

3. Break-in

Your new outboard motor and lower unit
require break-in for the moving compo-
nents according
described in the following time table.
1-10min
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).
to the conditions
10min-2hrs
Less than 1/2
Idle
throttle
Approx.
3,000 rpm max
PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS
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.
Full throttle run 4,000 rpm.
allowed for 1 min Full throttle run
every 10 min allowed for 2 min
every 10 min
DANGER
Do not operate the outboard motor in
closed area or area with no forced ventila-
tion.
Exhaust gas emitted by this outboard
motor contains carbon monoxide that will
cause death if inhaled continuously. Inhal-
ing 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.
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After 10hrs
Full throttle
available