Honda Outboard Motor BF5A Owner's Manual page 30

Gear Oil Check/Change
Oil level check
Check the oil level when the engine is in the vertical position. Remove the
level bolt and see if oil flows out. If no oil comes out, fill through the drain
bolt hole until the oil starts to flow out through the level bolt hole. If there
is water in the oil, the water will flow out first when the drain bolt is
removed, or the oil will be a milky color.
Oil change
Remove the level bolt and drain bolt to drain the oil. Inject oil through the
drain bolt hole until it starts flowing out through the level bolt hole.
Reinstall and tighten the,level bolt and drain bolt securely.
CAUTION: If water is detected in the oil, the unit should be inspected by
an authorized Honda outboard motor dealer.
Recommended Oil: API standard (GL-4 or GL-5)
SAE 90 outboard motor gear oil
Oil capacity:
0.1 e (0.11 U.S. qt.)
GEAR OIL
LEVEL BOLT
GEAR OIL
DRAIN BOLT
Starter Rope Check
Check the starter rope every 6 months or after every 100 hours of out-
board motor operation.
Replace the rope if it is frayed.
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