Pre-Operation Checks; Engine Oil Level; Oil Capacity - Honda Outboard Motor BF15A Owner's Manual

4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
1. Engine Oil Level
CAUTION:
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Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life.
Nondetergent and low quality oils are not recommended, because they
have inadequate lubricating properties.
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Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine
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damage.
UsB Honda 4-stroke oil or an
equivalent high detergent, premium
quality motor oil certified to meet or
exceed U.S. automobile manufac-
turer's requirements for Service
Classification SF. Motor oils clas-
sified SF will show this designation
on the container.
Select the appropriate viscosity for
the average temperature in your area.
SAE low-30 is recommended for
general, all-temperature use.
-& -50 -io b lb ' ' 20
30 4O'C
1. Position the outboard motor vertically, and remove the engine cover by
pushing down the engine cover lock lever.
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
near or below the lower level mark, remove the oil filler cap and fill to the
upper level mark with the recommended oil. Tighten the oil filler cap
securely.
4. Install the engine cover and lock it securely by pulling up lock lever.
OIL CAPACITY: 1.1 ! (1.2 US qt)
NGINE COVER LOCK LEVER
OIL FILLER CAP