TOHATSU BFT250A Service Manual page 63

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OIL CHANGE
Used engine oil contains substances that have
been identified as carcinogenic.
If repeatedly left in contact with the skin for
prolonged periods, it may cause skin cancer.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
as soon as possible after contact with used engine
oil.
Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil
drains quickly and completely.
Place the outboard motor on a level surface and
position the outboard motor vertically (with the engine
level), and remove the engine cover.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Remove the special screw [1] and drain plug cover [2],
and set the drain plug cover on the outboard motor as
shown.
Place a suitable oil container next to the outboard
motor.
Remove the oil drain plug bolt [3] and drain plug washer
[4], and drain the engine oil.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment.
We suggest you take used oil in a sealed container to
your local recycling center or service station for
reclamation.
Do not throw it in the trash, pour it on the ground, or
pour it down a drain.
After draining, set a new drain plug washer on the oil
drain plug bolt.
Tighten the oil drain plug bolt to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lbf·ft)
Install the drain plug cover.
Tighten the special screw to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 6.4 N·m (0.65 kgf·m, 4.7 lbf·ft)
Refill with the recommended engine oil up to the upper
level mark on the dipstick (page 3-4).
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY:
7.6 liters (8.0 US qt, 6.7 Imp qt)
With oil filter replacement:
7.8 liters (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
Install the oil filler cap and dipstick.
Install the engine cover.
MAINTENANCE
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