BREAK-IN
Launch the boat and start the engine according to
the procedures in Engine Starting.
IMPORTANT: Follow this procedure to protect your
new outboard during its initial hours of operation.
Careful break-in allows internal engine components
to seat properly, resulting in maximum engine life
and performance.
Verify water pump operation often. Look for a
steady stream of water from the water pump indica-
tor. If the stream of water stops, shut off the engine
to prevent damage. Find and correct the cause, or
see your DEALER, before you continue.
The break-in period is the first 1 1/2 gallons of fuel.
Verify shift function by shifting into gear and observ-
ing that the boat moves and that the movement is in
the same direction as the shifter. Refer to Shifting
and Speed Control.
Failure to carefully follow the break-in procedures
can result in engine damage.
Perform the break-in procedure with the boat and
engine in the water, using an appropriate propeller.
Change engine RPM often. Avoid holding a throttle
setting longer than 15 minutes.
DO NOT perform break-in using a flushing device.
DO NOT start-up or run the engine out of the water.
DO NOT leave a running engine unattended.
1. First 5 minutes of operation
engine in gear at fast idle ONLY.
— Operate the
2. First 1/2 of break-in fuel
— Operate engine in
IMPORTANT: BEFORE the first start-up of your
new engine:
gear no faster than 1/2 throttle.
3. Second 1/2 of break-in fuel
— Operate
the
engine in gear at various speeds, including 30 sec-
ond bursts at full throttle.
Read Engine Starting, Engine Stopping and
Shifting and Speed Control.
Perform prelaunch checks of all equipment.
Fuel and Oil - 15
| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 2-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual. Marine Operator's Engine Guide. |
| Tags | Johnson 3.5 hp, Johnson R |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Publisher | johnson.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Johnson Outboards |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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