Thanks to Google I found the following 3 quotes and I am wondering if they
still hold true.

Does the neutral-forward-back 3X "kickstart" the oil pump and prime the
entire system? Is this procedure (more or less) equal to pulling the plugs
and fogging the cylinders individually. From what I can gather the oil is
pumped from the external tank (in the boat) to the "reserve" tank (under the
hood) and once the "reserve" is full a small amount (+-3 ounces) is pumped
into the cylinders.

As for the 3 quote, regarding the ECU getting stuck in break-in mode, from
the post date I would assume that a 2004 175 should not have this problem?

Are there any Optimax forums out there?

TIA,

Bert

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After filling the oil tank, close it tightly. Turn your ignition key on.
Wait
for the beep. Do not start the motor. Shift from neutral to forward and back
to
neutral three times. This "kickstarts" the oil pump for the external tank.
After
you do this, you will get a different sounding beep...this indicates the oil
pump is primed.

then

The priming procedure that Harry described, primes the oil injection system
and that is surely already done because your engine is still running. But
that is mandatory for the first time start up on a new installation or after
some types of repairs.

And finally

There is a known problem with the smaller 135's and 150's where the CPU gets
stuck in break in mode doubling the oil consumption. There is a fix and
service bulletin for the problem. This MAY apply to the larger horsepower
motors as well. Is "BWI" the Boston Whaler forum or some other group?
BillS..