Break in period for Nissan 3.5

[BryanL_FL]

After countless problems with 2 older (one nearly prehistoric) outboards, I finally bought a brand spanking new kicker for my sailboat.<br /><br />I have never broke in an outboard, and want to make sure I do it right. The manual says to use a 5 hour break in. The sales rep where I bought it, who seemed very knowledgable, said a 1 hour period is fine.<br /><br />By the book its 0-10 min at idle, 3 hr at about 30%, 2 hr at 60-70%, then off you go to full throttle.<br /><br />the sales guy said 15 min idle, 15 min 25%, 15 min 50%, 15 min 75% and 15 min 100%.<br /><br />I usually lean to go by the book, but just thought I would ask the experts...<br /><br />thanks!<br />-Bryan

 

[Navigator]

Re: Break in period for Nissan 3.5

Bryan L,<br /><br />First off, welcome to the board!!!<br /><br />The "Salesman's" job is to sell you another outboard in a few years <br /><br />Go by the book since you seem like you are going to keep it a long time!<br /><br />Not following the factory break in procedure may also affect the warranty.<br /><br />Enjoy the new motor <br /><br />Nav

 

[DJ]

Re: Break in period for Nissan 3.5

Bryan L,<br /><br />The manufactureer has a vested interest in you following that book, they have to warrant it. They wouldn't go through the printing and distribution expense if they didn't think it was worth it.<br /><br />Congrat's. Enjoy!

 

[radsrh]

Re: Break in period for Nissan 3.5

Go by the book, and even after the 5 hr mark do not stay at any one speed for to long of a time until you get a few more hours on her. You get a better break in on a new motor if you vary the speed during the break in, this would go for the time before you reach the full throttle mark. ie when you hit the 30% mark vary the throttle from idle to 30 and back and not just leave it at 30% for 3hr's.

 

[SeaDawg]

Re: Break in period for Nissan 3.5

Ditto with all of the above. You can never undo a "too short" break in period, the damage is permanent.<br /><br />Use the 5 - 10 hours to take a leisurely cruise around your local area, and you will not regret it.