Quick Reference Information - Honda BF8A Owner's Manual

QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION
Fuel
Engine Oil
Gear Oil
Spark Plug
Carburetor
Type
Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane
rating of 86 or higher (page 45)
-
Capacity
3.2 US gal (12.0 Q)
Type
SAE 1 OW-30, API SF or SG, for general
use (page 50)
Capacity
0.85 US qt (0.8 Q)
Type
Marine SAE 90 hypoid, API GL-4 or GL-5
Capacity
0.24 US qt (0.23 P)
Type
DR-5HS (NGK), XlGFSR-U (DENSO)
Gap
0.024-0.028 in (0.60-0.70 mm) (page54)
Idle speed
1,100 + 50 rpm
Check engine oil level (page 48).
Before
Check fuel hose (page 26).
each use
Check propeller and cotter pin (page 26).
Check anode (page 26)
Maintenance
First 20
hours
Change engine oil (page 49).
Change gear oil (page 52).
Check carburetor linkage.
Check/adjust valve clearance.
Grease lubrication points (page 53).
Subsequent
Refer to the maintenance schedule on
page 43.