Running the Break-In Procedure during the first 10 hours of operation will: 

1. Improve overall engine performance. 

2. Extend the life of your engine. 

3. Prevent excessive oil consumption. 

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1. Preparing for Engine Break-In Procedure: 

• Keep your engine in neutral. 

• Start your engine. 

• Run your engine for 5 minutes. 

• Keep an eye on your Oil and Temperature gauges. 

• Time your engine with a Timing Lamp to factory specifications. 

• Continue running your engine for 45 minutes at 1500 rpm. 

• Make sure your Oil and Temperature readings are OK. 

• Note: this preparation can be done with your boat outside of the water. Make sure the water supply is hooked up correctly! 

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2. Engine Break-In Procedure: The 10 Hour Sea Trial 

• Safely run the engine with the boat in the water. 

• Shift into gear. 

• Advance the throttle above 1500 rpm. 

• Vary the throttle every 15 minutes. 

• Do NOT exceed 3/4 throttle during the first 10 hours. 

• Check your exhaust manifolds and risers for any water leakage. 

• Check for oil leaks around your engine. 

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3. After the First 10 Hours:

• Change your Oil and Filter. 

• Do NOT operate at full throttle until engine reaches normal operating temperatures. 

• Take your engine to full throttle for 30 seconds. 

• Take note of your full throttle rpm. 

• We highly recommend operating your engine at 300 rpm under your full throttle rpm or less 

• Running your motor at 300 rpm under full throttle rpm or less will help avoid damages due to improper fuel/air mixture. 

• Avoid full throttle acceleration from IDLE speed. 

• Remember to change your Oil and Filter after the first 10 hours of operation and every 30 hours thereafter. 

 

Enjoy the Water! 

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