Oil Requirements; Running Checks; Break-In (10 Hours) - BRP Johnson J30TEL4SUA 2007 Service Manual

Oil Requirements

IMPORTANT:
4-Stroke outboards are shipped
without oil in the crankcase. Oil must be added
before starting the engine for the first time.
IMPORTANT:
During the initial 10-hour break-in
period, use Evinrude/Johnson 4-Stroke Outboard
Oil or SAE 10W-40, API SE, SF, SG, SH, or SJ
rated. DO NOT use synthetic or synthetic blend
oils during break-in period.
Evinrude/Johnson Ultra™ 4-Stroke synthetic out-
board oil is recommended for normal use in these
outboards after break-in.
If Ultra 4-Stroke oil is not available, you must use
SAE 10W-40, API SE, SF, SG, SH, or SJ rated.
IMPORTANT:
Failure to follow this recommen-
dation could void the outboard warranty if a lubri-
cation-related failure occurs.
If SAE 10W-40 motor oil is not available, select an
alternative according to the following chart:
Engine Oil
Temperature
INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY

RUNNING CHECKS

DO NOT run outboard without a water sup-
ply to the outboard's cooling system. Cool-
ing system and/or powerhead damage
could occur.
DO NOT run the engine indoors or without
adequate ventilation or permit exhaust
fumes to accumulate in confined areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide
which, if inhaled, can cause serious brain
damage or death.
Contact with a rotating propeller is likely to
result in serious injury or death. Assure
the engine and prop area is clear of people
and objects before starting engine or oper-
ating boat. Do not allow anyone near a pro-
peller, even when the engine is off. Blades
can be sharp and the propeller can con-
tinue to turn even after the engine is off.

Break-In (10 Hours)

Follow this procedure to protect the outboard dur-
ing its initial hours of operation. Careful break-in
allows internal engine components to seat prop-
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erly, resulting in maximum engine life and perfor-
mance.
Failure to carefully follow the break-in procedures
can result in engine damage.
Perform the 10-Hour break-in procedure with the
boat and engine in the water, using an appropriate
propeller.
RUNNING CHECKS
WARNING
DANGER
DANGER
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