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    Optimax break in explaination question?

    Could someone break down the proper procedure to breaking in a 225 Optimax? I have heard numerous different variants versus the owner's manual and when I pick my new boat up next week I want to get it to the lake as soon as possible and want the most life out of my motor as possible.

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    Steve

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    Re: Optimax break in explaination question? (MercuryMan)

    Since you'll soon have a new one.... there's a post pinned to the top of this forum labeled "Commonly Asked- Commonly Used....":

    http://www.bbcboards.net...first


    As for engine break-in.... ALWAYS refer to your engine owner's manual. My personal "preferred" break-in is shown here:

    http://www.bbcboards.net/zerothread/494837



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