1999 "EE" Evinrude 5 thru 15 4-Stroke Service Manual, P/N 787022, Page 34Get this manual
Break-In Procedure To help ensure long engine life and prevent serious engine damage, use OIVIC Four-Stroke Outboard Break-in Lubricant during the first 20 hours of engine operation for: new engine used engine with new powerhead used engine with newly rebuilt powerhead, cylinder walls honed, and new piston rings installed
INote DO NOT operate motor out of waterWater pump can be damaged or engine can overheatINote Verify water pump operation oftenLook for steady stream of water from the water pump
indicator
INote Before starting engine, check oil
level and add if necessary
First minutes of operationRun the engine in NEUTRAL at slow idle for warm upNext 15 minutes of operationRun the engine in gear at slowest speed onlyBalance of first hours of operationRun the engine in gear at various speeds up to Change throttle setting oftenThird hour of operationRun the engine in gear at various speeds up to throttle operationChange throttle setting often3 12