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 

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.

 

 

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

 

http://onlineoutboards.com/outboard_break_in_chart 

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.

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.