1. COMMON MODEL INFORMATION RADIO MOUNTlNGlUSAGE BREAK-IN PROCEDURE Observe the following when installing a VHF radio unit: The outboard motor break-in should be performed as follows, although it is usually done during the trial runs. Break-in period: 10 hours Break-in operation allows the moving parts to wear- in evenly and ensures proper performance and longer outboard motor service life. Keep the antenna and radio at least 50 cm (1.6 ft) or more away from the outboard engine, main wire harness, indicator wire harness, switch panel, indicator panel or remote control. Avoid routing the antenna wire too long a distance. The antenna wire should not be routed along the panel wire harness.
First 15 minutes: Run the outboard motor at idling or trolling speeds (the lowest speed possible). Use the minimum amount of throttle opening necessary to operate the boat at a safe trolling speed. Do not install a radio that does not conform to local laws and regulations (1 OW or less). Connect the positive and negative radio leads to the boat wiring harness, not the engine-related wiring harnesses. Next 45 minutes: If the engine performance is adversely effected during radio transmission, inspect radio for proper installation location, settings and general operation. GPS UNIT INSTALLATION Run the outboard motor up to a maximum of 2,000 to 3,000 rpm (or 10% to 30% of throttle opening).
Run the outboard motor up to a maximum of 4,000 to 5,000 rpm (or 50% to 80% of throttle opening). Short full-throttle bursts are acceptable, but do not operate the motor continuously at full throttle. For boats that plane easily, bring the boat up on plane, then reduce the throttle opening to the specified break-in settings called out above. Next 60 minutes: Be sure to connect the GPS ground system to the (1 0 ft) away from the outboard motor. Keep the GPS unit and antenna at least 3 m boat ground system. Next 8 hours: Avoid continuous full throttle operation (1 00% throttle opening). Do not run the outboard motor at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at a time. Date of Issue:
June 2003 0 2001-2003 American Honda Motor Co.. Inc. 1145