water temps for break in?

[Tom Billings]

I will be breaking in a new 150 soon. A question has arose during discussion with my "crew"

The water temps for the lake I will be on during breaking in is around 40 degrees right now.

Is that water temp to cold for break in?

Another question I have; I know after the first 2 hours not to run full throttle for more then 5 minutes at a time, but can or should I, idle for more then 5 minutes at a time?

Will be doing a lot of trolling early in the season (right after the 2 hour break in).

Thanks for your replies.

[EuropeanAM]

I would not recommend ANY "constant" RPM for at least the first 4-5 hours. Vary engine RPM's at least once every 5 minutes for best results.

You should be fine breaking-in the engine with those water temps, but I would recommend following the instructions shown in the FAQ Section (as well as your owner's manual).

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[Dontheduck]

Less than 40 is the norm for my water running

[Tom Billings]

Thank you I don't have the motor yet but will post required info in the future

[EuropeanAM]