I recent bought a brand new 5 HP, 2 stroke. I am in the process of breaking it in, and have followed the instructions in the manual; 25:1 oil mixture, idle for 10 mins., then run slow for 1 hour, then run at max speed for a few seconds then slow for 5-10 minutes etc. My problem is that the engine seems very slow. There is no noticeable difference in power between 50% and 100% power on the tiller handle, and I can't get the boat planing (its a small inflatable) even with only myself in the boat.
The dealer didn't seem to know, but told me to wait until after the break in is complete to see if it speeds up after that. I am trying to understand if there is a technical reason why the engine would not be able to rev to higher rpm's during the break in. Is there some mechanism that prevents it from doing so to protect the engine. Can the increased amount of oil in the gasoline have something to do with it? Could it be a problem with the engine so I should stop breaking it in?
Appreciate your opinions.
The dealer didn't seem to know, but told me to wait until after the break in is complete to see if it speeds up after that. I am trying to understand if there is a technical reason why the engine would not be able to rev to higher rpm's during the break in. Is there some mechanism that prevents it from doing so to protect the engine. Can the increased amount of oil in the gasoline have something to do with it? Could it be a problem with the engine so I should stop breaking it in?
Appreciate your opinions.
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