Hangkai 3.5hp outboard break in (startup)(how to) 

Thanks for the great video it was very helpful. Keep up the good work👍

I bought one of these to see how bad they were, a while ago while they were just over $150.. 2 days after getting mine in hand, I snagged 2 4hp twin OMC motors for $120. An '82 Johnson and a '97 Evinrude. The Johnson turned over with decent compression and I got it running with a little tinkering. The Evinrude was actually locked up, but I got it un stuck with very little effort, and running great in short order. It runs better than the Johnson... An OMC 4hp twin that needs TLC is a far better deal than a Hangkai. However a Hangkai 3.5, since it is only 1.5hp ( way over rated ) and about 12lbs it's perfect for an inflatable boat. I just bought an Intex Seahawk 3 and a motor mount to get to a nice lake controlled and locked out of trailer boats by a lake association, but does have a state hand launch

Couple of drinks and you might think you are out on the water after listening to the motor long enough.

Gonna have to do this.

I bought one used with approx 10 -15 hours yesterday and took it on water today and it didnt start after 40 min of running fine. Should I waterboard it for 10 hours now to break it in? Or would be a waste of time. Any suggestions?

Did you replace the plug? I took mine out for 1st time yesterday and it sputtered so bad I turned around after 5 or 10 minutes.

I just got a 3.5 hp and am breaking it in, running it in a trash can w/ water up to the right level. Mixed gas & oil as in your video. There's quite a bit of smoke or burned oil - is that a problem, and what can I do about it? The motor, water, and trash can aren't perfectly level and perpendicular - is that a problem?

10 hrs thats crazy... put on the boat run it about half to 3/4 throttle for first 30 min to 1 hr and then eun it like you stole it from there on out using a quality 2 smoker oil. Honestly, not being hateful here at all and if someone want to take 10hrs to "break in" one of those little engines, thats fine but completely unnecessary tp run it for that long. That little engine sounded good and I hope in the last year it has provided tons of enjoyment on the water.

How is this little motor doing are you still using it. Thanks

Hey thanks for the video. I just picked up a used motor same model. The on and off switch you were talking about is missing. Is that bad?

great video the 10 hours do you have to do it one go or say 2 hours a day over 5 days?

What oil do you mix with petrol?

I know this video was released three years ago, but why did you remove the plate from the driveshaft ? I was told that you remove the uppermost screw and fill through the hole until oils flows back out, it is a level hole.

is this recommended for all small outboard motors? i just got mine but its anbull 3.5 hp from amazon

great video there's a guy on RU-vid that he said to put bee wax on on the pull start cord so it could stay well lubricated mine didn't come with that little gas tank you have

did you have any problems with the impeller? I just fired up my new one just like that but can't get it to pump water

Did you use this on your sailboat? If so was it strong enough to get you in/out of the marina? Thank you !

How did this motor last for you? Thinking of buying one

Hi please. Can you tell For one galón of gasoline what. How onze. Use. Oil. And whate. Oil use. For my hangkai. 3.5. Sorry for mi English

When breaking in do I need to just keep it running idle or should I be using throttle also? Plan on doing it in my garden in a bin full of water but wasn't sure if I could just leave it running idle or not :)

Hello! Great video! I just bought mine about a month ago. From first start the water coming out is scorching hot. I’m not sure if that is supposed to happen? Any thoughts would help!

Nice vid! Why do you have to break it in though? What's the reason behind that?

Mine is a 4 hp 4 stroke and seems like I may have a issue water circulation.ant tips or. Actions I should take.

Break in for an engine is like stretching for a runner before a race

hello please say if this engine and oil maintenance free ???? only by air ?? thank you FRANCIS

I like the throttle marks. What did you use to make those anyway?

Does it matter what kind of grease

What if mine didn't come with that fuel what kind of fuel do I what is is that mixture

Mine fired up second pull and first pull after that i primed it 10 pumps after it was full also replaced the plug with a champion cj8 . I can’t hardly stop it from running.1.3 ltr can

Ive just got one and its starting to smell like rubber butning any help

Awesome video! Isn't it possible to do this directly from the boat on the first start? 10 hours straight, 1/4 or 1/3 throttle. Where i live, it's absolutely impossible for me to do it like that in a tub..

Where did you buy parts

What’s the weight on that?

How is this engine holding up? Is it worth the money?

I have this motor. Took it out and it seemed so boggy. I sure didn't break it in for 10 hours though. 30m in the recycle bin, then half throttle on the lake. I see some of you replaced the spark plug. Maybe I should give it another try.

Have you got update on this? Just bought one

What is that pink oil?

You put gear oil where?

Hi is the propeller supposed to spin when u test it?

did you use this motor for your sail boat

Probably a dumb blonde question. I followed all videos. Currently doing break in. Are air bubbles supposed to come out just above where the propeller goes??? It's kinda freaking me out.

Where do I put the gear oil at and the and grease in the top?

How is this engine holding up with proper break in?

Hi can someone help me? Does this engine come with a ripcord? Thanks

you can break it in at the lake right?

these motors are air cooled but have wet exhausts.

Does it need oil change?

Is it still working good ?

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the part broken between the carburetor and the body. it's like stone dark gray

All engines including cars have a break in period

10 hours seems long for a small motor break in period.

Este motor puede usarse en California

Wish got this thang for $74 lmao

I'm looking on ebay at a boat motor that says Yadao, but I come to RU-vid and it says Hangkai why is that. WTF Why can't it say what it is. Dam dude I heard it try to start right then you go to a half choke it would have started much faster. This motor is supposed to be water cooled without water you will burn up the impailer.

I watched the video to see how to add the gear oil. You skipped this.

so maybe less soy and more black coffee learn what q choke does

Why do you buy chiniesium? Just buy Yamaha I own an 8hp 2 stroke, for 30 years now, never had an issue

Clearly this fella has no idea what a choke does or how it works.

You talk about adding gear oil and grease, but never show it. It's difficult to listen to you make up what you're going to say as you go along, so I suggest forethought and scripting your presentation a little more. I appreciate you trying to do a tutorial video for everyone of us out here, but this was difficult to watch. I know it is difficult to start an engine the first time, so plan for it. Translation: when commenter says "choke issue" that means "the flow of your video was hard to watch, and it made it seem like you don't know what a choke is, or how to start an engine for the first time". Please consider this an attempt at constructive criticism. The video and audio levels weren't perfect, but they were acceptable.

I know my way around egines. Bought it and after 70 min my gaskets popped. It's a lot of money for 250$. I will not repair this piece of crap with no power at all... Do not buy this outboard!!!

Why would you waste your money on that piece of chinese crap ? won't last and certainly is not 3.5hp