Breaking in a new outboard

localboy · Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:54 pm Post subject: Breaking in a new outboard

2006 Suzki 150 four stroke. Zero hours. Is there a break-in period? I know from building air cooled VW's that any new engine has a break in period; to set the lifters/cam and seat the rings etc. Any thing like that needed on new outboards? If so, how, what....?

Again...no manual. Mad

Wandering Sagebrush · Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:03 pm Post subject: Manuals

Mark,

I know that Honda has manuals on the web, and I have seen some years manuals for Suzuki. I suggest a little sleuthing to see if you can get one for your year/model/serial number.

Steve

helm · Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:26 pm Post subject:

Mark here is what my DF 140 manual says
Break in period 10 hours
Break in procedure
1. For the initial 2 hours:
Allow sufficient idling time ( about 5 minutes) for the engine to warm up after cold engine starting. After warming up , run the engine at idling speed or the lowest in gear speed for 15 minutes. During the remaining 1 hour and 45 minutes operate the in engine in gear at 1/2 throttle (3000 rpm)
2. For the next 1 hour: operate the in engine in gear at 4000 rpm, or at three quarters throttle, avoid running the engine at full throttle.
3. Remaining 7 hours: operate the engine in gear at desired engine speed. You may occasionally use full throttle, however do not operate the engine continuously at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at any time.
then in bold it says
note for the remaining 7 hours of break-in operation, you may use full throttle, however do not operate the engine continuously at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at a time or severe engine damage such as seizure may result

Best
Eric

localboy · Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:11 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Eric. I figured there HAD to be some sort of break in. I'm searching for a dealer/service manual on-line specific to my yr/model etc.

helm · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:45 am Post subject:

Mark
You can buy an owners manual and the service manual for your DF 150 from Brownspoint www.brownspoint.com. They seem to be a nice source for Suzuki parts
Eric

Wefings · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:48 am Post subject:

You should receive a manual with your outboard as well as an orientation . Every motor comes with one. BTW we have never see a seizure of a 4 stroke motor . The break in is the same for the 140 as the 150 as it is for all 4 stroke Suzukis . Oh, and when the oil light starts flashing , dont panic. It is just indicating you have reached 20 hours . That's time for the initial service . You can finish your day of boating . I cant tell you how many calls I have gotten from panic stricken new owners that didnt read the manual and didnt hear us tell them that would occur . Lots to absorb when taking delivery of a new boat . Enjoy!
Marc

localboy · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:34 am Post subject:

Great Marc. Thanks to Eric and you I now have what I need. I KNEW there had to be some break-in procedure. Matt tried to find me an owner's manual, but said they didn't have one. Since the boat was a repo from another dealer there were a few hiccups, but nothing that can't be overcome thanks to all of you, the "inter-webby" and a little searching. I located a service manual and will order it today.

The info on the light is good to know. I would probably have freeked out too without knowing, but if I had a manual I would of at least skimmed/read through it BEFORE doing anything. It's amazing how many boaters don't do any research or education PRIOR to going out. Just buy a boat and go. Confused

Mahalo again.