WEATHER vs BREAK-IN

[LOYD]

Should I wait until warmer weather before continuing break-in?<br />How long should I maintain "near WOT" during a break-in run?

 

[JRJ]

Re: WEATHER vs BREAK-IN

Follow your owner's manual on wot or not, and let your comfort level be your guide

 

[rodbolt]

Re: WEATHER vs BREAK-IN

hello<br /> once you reach the stage that wot is permissable for short periods just keep it in the 4000-4500 range with occasional WOT runs.<br /> time to go cruising

 

[LOYD]

Re: WEATHER vs BREAK-IN

Rodbolt,<br /><br />Went out today for a run about. After a warm-up of approx. 3 mins, planed out with just a little miss{approx. 3500} then smooth out. After 20 mins running time{4500-wot}, I tested the planing again with no miss. Continued run about at or near wot for 1 hour 45 mins. Stopped{head call} and when attempting to plane, boat started missing and would not stop. limp 4 miles back to ramp. Took it to the shop for evaluation. I did check oil before going and oil again above max mark. red float still at bottom of filter.

 

[LOYD]

Re: WEATHER vs BREAK-IN

 

[rodbolt]

Re: WEATHER vs BREAK-IN

make sure they understand that you have added no oil or tell them if you have. while its uncommon to have fuel or ign problems on a new motor its not unheard of.<br /> sounds like you may have a fuel issue. if so the plugs will tell it. I hope your servicing dealership has great techs.<br /> good luck and keep us posted

 

[LOYD]

Re: WEATHER vs BREAK-IN

Thanks again. I sure hope I haven't got a lemon. <br />I am having a water/fuel separator installed while at the shop. Will keep you posted on the outcome. THANKS AGAIN

 

[Kanadakid]

Re: WEATHER vs BREAK-IN

Lloyd,<br /><br />Is this a 4 stroke ?<br /><br />Kid

 

[LOYD]

Re: WEATHER vs BREAK-IN

It is a 2005 fs 115 yamaha bought in oct 2004.

 

[JRJ]

Re: WEATHER vs BREAK-IN

Kanadakid: YES.

 

[Kanadakid]

Re: WEATHER vs BREAK-IN

Lloyd,<br /><br />For the fist 2 hours of operation you should not open it up. after the 2 hour initial period you should not run the engine at WOT for more than 5 minutes at a time. If you do not follow this procedure, the computer on this engine may be able to tell anyone who works on it how closely you followed the directions.<br /><br />Until the rings get seated with the cylinder walls you can and will get blowby. <br /><br />after the first 2 hours with mine i varied my operating speed as much as psosible throughout the RPM range so as to not create any high sopts or ridges.<br /><br /><br />Hope this help,<br /><br />Kid