Pre-Operation Check - Honda Outboard Motor BF20 Owner's Manual

1. Check the engine oil level.
CAUTION:
0 Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service
life. Non-detergent and low quality oils are not recommended.
0 Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine
damage.
Use Honda 4-stroke oil, or an equi-
valent high detergent, premium
quality motor oil certified to meet
or exceed U.S. automobile
manufacturer's requirements for
Service Classification SE or SF.
(Motor oils classified SE or SF will
show this designation on the
container. 1
Select the appropriate viscosity for
the average temperature in your
area. SAE low-40 is recommend-
ed for general, all-temperature use.
60 80 100°F
1
-30 -20
-10 0
10 20 30 40°C
1. Position the outboard motor vertically, and check the oil level in the oil
level inspection window.
2. If the oil level is down toward the lower level mark on the window, fill
up to the 0.4 P mark on the dipstick.
UPPER LEVEL (0.4 P)
LOWER LEVEL (0.2 f')
DIPSTICK