Suzuki DF15 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 30

• Check the battery solution level.
The level should be kept between the MAX
and the MIN level lines at all times. If the
level drops below the MIN level line, refer
to MAINTENANCE section.
• Make sure that the battery leads are
securely connected to the battery termi-
nals.
• Visually check the propeller to make sure
it is not damaged.
• Make sure the motor is securely mounted
to the transom.
• Make sure the tilt pin is securely installed
in the proper position.
• Make sure the starter rope is free from any
evidence of fraying or wear.
• Make sure you have the boating safety
and emergency equipment on board.
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BREAK-IN
Proper operation during this break-in period will
help ensure maximum life and performance
from your engine. The following guidelines will
explain proper break-in procedures.
NOTICE
Failure to follow the break-in procedures
described below can result in severe
engine damage.
Be sure to follow the engine break-in pro-
cedures described below.
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.
NOTICE
Running at high speed without sufficient
warm-up may cause severe engine dam-
age such as piston seizure.
Always allow sufficient idling time (5 min-
utes) for the engine to warm-up before
running at high speed.
After warming up, run the engine at idling speed
or the lowest in-gear speed for about 15 min-
utes.
During the remaining 1 hour and 45 minutes, if
safe boating conditions permit, operate the
engine in gear at less than 1/2 (half) throttle
(3000 r/min.).
NOTE:
You may throttle up beyond the recommended
operating range to plane your boat, then imme-
diately reduce the throttle to the recommended
operating range.