breaking in my suzuki, any tips?

[slimbo85]

hey guys

 

looking to break in my small 6 horse suzuki df6a, is there anything i should not be doing? (1o hour break in)

 

been watching some youtube videos and they say dont go over 3000 rpms

 

its my 1st motor so i dont wanna do anything wrong

 

thanks 

[A-Jay]

The below info came from this link ~

http://outboard-manuals.com/Engine_Break-In.html

 

A-Jay

 

ENGINE BREAK-IN

The first 10 hours are critically important to ensure correct running of either a brand new motor or a motor that has been reconditioned or rebuilt. How the motor is operated during this time will have direct bearing on its life span and long-term durability.

Break-in period : 10 hours

WARM-UP RECOMMENDATION

Allow sufficient idling time (more than 5 minutes) for the engine to warm up after cold engine starting .

THROTTLE RECOMMENDATION

NOTE: Avoid maintaining a constant engine speed for an extended period at any time during the engine break-in by varying the throttle position occasionally.

1. FIRST 2 HOURS

For first 15 minutes, operate the engine in-gear at idling speed. During the remaining 1 hour and 45 minutes, operate the engine in-gear at less than 1/2 (half) throttle (3000 r/min).

NOTE: The throttle may be briefly opened beyond the recommended setting to plane the boat, but must be reduced to the recommended setting immediately after planning.

2. NEXT 1 HOUR Operate the engine in-gear at less than 3/4 (three-quarter) throttle (4000 r/min).

3. LAST 7 HOURS Operate the engine in-gear at desired engine speed. However, do not operate continuously at full throttle for more than 5 minutes.

 

 

[Fishing Rhino]

Change speed (rpms) frequently.  Didn't you get an owner's manual with the motor?

 

http://onlineoutboards.com/outboard_break_in_chart 

[BrianinMD]

Follow the manual for the specific motor, it does not matter what other opinions people have or articles you read. Only the information from the manufacture matters.

[iabass8]

22 hours ago, slimbo85 said:

is there anything i should not be doing? (1o hour break in)

 

 

asking for opinions on how to break in a new motor on the internet.

 

Follow the motor's break in procedure to the "t" per the manual. It's very important to do this correctly.