Pre-Operation Checks; Engine Oil - Honda BF25A Owner's Manual

5. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Engine Oil
Engine oil is a major factor affecting
engine performance and service life.
[Running the engine with
insu@ient oil can cause serious engine
damage.
Recommended oil
Use high-detergent, premium quality
4-stroke engine oil, certified to meet
or exceed U.S. automobile manufac-
tures' requirements for American
Petroleum Institute (API) Service
Classification SG, SH. Engine oils
classified SG, SH will show these
designations on the container.
Select the appropriate viscosity for the
average temperature in your area.
SAE low-30 is recommended for
general, all-temperature use
(BF25A).
SAE SW-30 is recommended for gen-
eral, all-temperature use (BF30A).
API Service Grade: Use a Fuel Efficient
SG. SH oil.
NOTE: This oil is
usually
identified by
words such as: "Energy Conserving II."
"Gas Saving, " "Fuel Saving, " etc.
TEMP -20 0 20 40 60 60 100 F
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40°C
Inspection
1. Position the outboard motor verti-
cally, and remove the engine cover.
2. Remove the oil level dipstick and
wipe with a clean
rag.
3. Reinsert the dipstick all the way in,
then pull it out and read the level. If
the oil registers near or below the
lower limit mark, remove the oil filler
cap and fill to the upper limit mark
with the recommended oil.
(NOTICE1 Do not overjZ1. Excessive oil
can damage the engine.
OIL FILLER
,CAP
-
OIL LEVEL
DIPSTICK
4. Reinstall the oil filler cap and
tighten securely.
5. Install the engine cover and lock it
securely.
When the engine oil is contaminated or
discolored, replace with fresh engine oil
(refer to page 78 for oil capacity,
replacement interval and procedure).
To avoid incorrect gauging of the
engine oil level, inspect the oil level
when the engine has cooled.
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