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First-time operation

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Engine break-in
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NOTICE
Failure to perform the engine break-in
could result in reduced engine life or even
severe engine damage.
The engine break-in is essential to allow the
various components of the engine to wear
and polish themselves to the correct operat-
ing clearances. This ensures proper perfor-
mance and promotes longer component life.
To perform the engine break-in:
(1) Fill the fuel tank with fuel in a fuel-to-oil
ratio of 25:1. (See page 31 “Mixing fuel
and oil” and “Filling the fuel tank” for in-
formation on filling the fuel tank.)
(2) Launch the watercraft and start the en-
gine. (See page 45 for information on
starting the engine.)
(3) For the first 5 minutes, operate with the
engine at idling speed.
(4) For the first tankful of fuel, squeeze the
throttle lever slowly and operate at 3/4
throttle or less.
(5) Fill the fuel tank once more with fuel in a
fuel-to-oil ratio of 25:1, and then operate
with the engine at any speed.
After the engine break-in is complete, fill the
fuel tank with fuel in a fuel-to-oil ratio of 50:1.
The watercraft can be operated normally.

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