Recommended Engine Oil - TOHATSU MFS 6A3Z Owner's Manual

PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS
and also accelerate rusting of engine parts.
Mixing of the moisture in the engine oil
can also deteriorate the properties of the
lubricant.
If the use of gasoline containing alcohol
is inevitable, or presence of alcohol is
suspected in the gasoline, it is strongly
recommended to add a filter that has water
separating capability, and check the fuel
system for leaks and mechanical parts
for corrosion and abnormal wear more
frequently.
And, in case any of such abnormality is
found, discontinue the use of such gasoline
and contact our dealer immediately.
Damages resulting from the use of gasolines
that contain alcohol are not covered under
the limited warranty.
Fuel tank capacity :
25 liters (6.6 U.S. gal)---for 30, 40, 50
Fuel Tank : W hen using a fixed fuel
tank in place of genuine fuel tank, it is
recommended to select a one with a
structure facilitating interior cleaning.
WARNING
!
Do not fill the fuel tank over capacity. The
rise of gasoline temperature may cause
gasoline to expand which, if overfilled, may
leak through air vent screw when it is open.
Leaking gasoline is a dangerous fire hazard.

2. Recommended engine oil

U s e o n l y h i g h q u a l i t y 4 - s t r o k e
engine oil to insure performance and
prolonged engine life.
Use NMMA FC-W certified 4-stroke
engine oil below.
10W-30: is recommended for use in
all temperature.
25W-40: may be used at temperatures
above 4˚C (40˚F).
You can also use oils that carry the
API rating of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or
SM. Select the appropriate viscosity,
based on atmospheric temperature,
from the chart below.
20W−40, 20W−50
15W−40, 15W−50
ENGINE
OIL
10W−40, 10W−50
10W−30
-30 -20 -10 0
-22 -4 14 32
Atmospheric temp.
CAUTION
!
The engine oil is drained for shipping
from the factory. Be sure to fill the
engine to the proper level before
starting engine. (To properly fill the
engine with oil follow the instructions in
section 9 of this manual)
Note
Use of engine oils that do not meet
these requirements will result in
reduced engine life, and other engine
problems.
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50 68 86 96 ˚F
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