INSPECTION BEFORE BOATING
Failure to inspect your boat and motor before beginning a trip can be hazardous. Before boating, always perform the inspections described in this section.
It is important to make sure that your boat and motor are in good condition and that you are properly prepared for an emergency. Always perform the following checks before you begin boating:
• Check that you have enough fuel for the intended run.
Fuel capacity: 1.5 L (0.40/0.33 US/Imp. gal.)
If you overfill the built-in fuel tank, fuel may overflow. Do not fill the tank above the level line A on the tank.
• Check the level of engine oil in the sump.
Running the engine with an insufficient amount of oil can cause serious engine damage. Always check the oil level before each trip and add oil if necessary.
To check the oil level:
To avoid an incorrect assessment of engine oil level, check the level only when the engine has cooled.
- Place the motor in a vertical position and remove the motor cover (1) by unlocking the lever (2) and (3).
- Check the engine oil level through the oil level inspection window (4).
The oil should be seen in the whole of the window (4).
If the engine oil is contaminated or discolored, replace with fresh engine oil. Refer to the ENGINE OIL section
If the oil level line is seen in the window (4), add enough oil to rise the level to the upper limit. To fill the engine oil:
Remove the oil filler cap (dipstick) (5) and wipe oil off with a clean cloth.
Fill the recommended engine oil to the upper level. To check the upper oil level, touch the filler cap threads onto the filler cap edge as shown. Do not screw the filler cap.
Running the engine with an excessive amount of oil can damage the engine. Do not overfill the engine with oil.
- Tighten the oil filler cap securely.
• Visually check the propeller to make sure it is not damaged.
• Make sure the motor is securely mounted to the transom.
• Make sure the tilt pin is securely installed in the proper position.
• Make sure the starter rope is free from any evidence of fraying or wear.
• Make sure you have the boating safety and emergency equipment on board
BREAK-IN
Proper operation during this break-in period will help ensure maximum life and performance from your engine. The following guidelines will explain proper break-in procedures.
Failure to follow the break-in procedures described below can result in severe engine damage. Be sure to follow the engine break-in procedures described below.
Break-in period: 10 hours
Break-in procedure
- For the initial 2 hours:
Allow sufficient idling time (about 5 minutes) for the engine to warm up after cold engine starting.
Running at high speed without sufficient warm-up may cause severe engine damage such as piston seizure. Always allow sufficient idling time (5 minutes) for the engine to warm-up before running at high speed.
After warming up, run the engine at idling speed or the lowest in-gear speed for about 15 minutes. During the remaining 1 hour and 45 minutes, if safe boating conditions permit, operate the engine in gear at less than 1/2 (half) throttle (3000 r/min.).
You may throttle up beyond the recommended operating range to plane your boat, then immediately reduce the throttle to the recommended operating range.
