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Mercury FourStroke Engine Break-in Procedure: 115-150hp Pro XS

Kyle Peterson
May 23, 2020

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A proper outboard engine break-in is one of the most important steps to ensure reliable performance and a long life from your outboard. Wired2Fish’s Mitch Anderson walks us through the break-in procedures for a new Mercury 150hp Pro XS FourStroke. With the manual as his guide, Anderson uses the Mercury Vessel View Mobile app on his phone to provide accurate and realtime engine RPM and hours data.

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Kyle Peterson

Kyle is the resident adventurer with an adept eye for a good shot and the training and expertise to bring a lot of dynamic content to Wired2fish videos. His underwater footage and aerial photography help set Wired2fish’s content apart from the masses. He’s an avid freshwater angler adept at catching a lot of different kinds of fish in a lot of different ways and places.