I was messing around with my boat Sunday and accidentally left the key in the ignition in "run" position (discovered it today). I have a 4 stroke 200 Proxs Serial # 3B378866. Will this add to the engine run hours? I've searched but cannot validate. Dealer says yes it will add to the 0-749 RPM range hours. Boat has been in the water 1 time for 3 hours total run time to break in, it would be a shame for it to now have 75+ hours showing..
Don can you confirm either way?
Last edited by jericbarg; 05-24-2023 at 07:11 PM.
hours should be running time not key on time
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I did the same with mine. Don mentioned a zero voltage fault (or something similar) when I was in for annual maintenance. My hours were NOT increased due to the key being left on.
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Low voltage faults and potentially killing the battery are the biggest concerns. Obviously not recommended, but normally doesn't cause any permanent problems in TODAY'S engines.
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