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

5. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Engine Oil
Engine oil is a major factor affecting
engine performance and service life.
m Running the engine with
insufficient 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 1OW 30 is recommended for gen-
eral, all-temperature use (BF25A).
SAE 5W-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.
OiL LEVEL
DIPSTICK
Inspection
4. Reinstall the oil filler cap and
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 level mark, remove the oil
filler cap and fill to the upper level
mark with the recommended oil.
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 7 1 for oil capacity,
replacement interval arid procedure).
To avoid incorrect gauging of the
engine oil level, inspect the oil level
when the engine has cooled.
k@f@ Do not overfill. Excessive
oil can damage the engine.
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