Break in Procedure. Portable engines: BF2 to BF15(BAAU)
For the first 10 hours, run the outboard motor at low speed, and avoid full-throttle operation or abrubt operation of the throttle.
Break In Procedure Honda BF15 (BALJ) to BF225
Break In Period: 10 Hours
- First 15 Minutes:
Run the engine at trolling speed. Use the minimum throttle opening necessary to operate the boat at a safe trolling speed.
- Next 45 Minutes:
Run the engine up to a maximum of 2,000 to 3,000 rpm. which is about 10% to 30% of maximum throttle opening.
- Next 60 Minutes:
Run the engine up to a maximum of 4,000 to 5,000 rpm, whihch is about 50% to 80% of maximum throttle opening.
- Short full-throttle bursts are OK, but do not operate the engine continuously at full throttle.
- For boats that plane easily, bring the boat up on plane, and then reduce the throttle opening to the recommended rpm range.
- Next 8 Hours:
Do not run the engine at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at a time.