new short block

  • bhs91
    Posts: 47
    September 24, 2011 at 12:28 am #1238640

    I have a new yamaha factory shortblock and am wondering about the break-in period? the mechanic that put it in was out when i went to pick it up, and the sales area people couldn’t tell me with a lot of certainty. the mechanic had said at one point 3 hours, which makes sense, but still not sure.

    thanks, BHS

    onestout
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 2698
    September 24, 2011 at 12:41 am #996973

    Not sure on the number of hours. The main thing is to make sure it is warmed up before any hard running and to vary the throttle. No running slow or WOT for long periods of time.

    jon_wbl
    Posts: 289
    September 24, 2011 at 12:59 am #996978

    If I remember correctly when my 01 was new it was something like 2hrs bascially at or just above idle speed. Then some more time at about 2000 rpms.

    bhs91
    Posts: 47
    September 24, 2011 at 1:08 am #996981

    thanks fellas! i will be fishing tomorrow, just want to be safe!

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