Engine Oil Recommendations; Gear Case Oil Level Check - Honda Outboard Motor BF5A Owner's Manual

Engine Oil Recommendations

Oil is a major factor affecting
performance and service life. Use
4-stroke automotive detergent oil.
SAE Viscosity Grade
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for
general use.
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
The SAE oil viscosity and service
category are in the API label on the
oil container. Honda recommends
that you use API SERVICE category
SJ or later oil with the ''starburst''
certification mark displayed on the
container.

Gear Case Oil Level Check

Check the gear case oil level with the
engine stopped and the outboard
motor in the vertical position.
GEAR OIL
LEVEL SCREW
GEAR OIL
DRAIN/FILL
SCREW
Remove the oil level screw and see
whether oil flows from the oil level
hole.
If oil flows from the oil level hole,
the oil level is OK. Reinstall the
screw and tighten it securely.
OIL LEVEL SCREW TORQUE:
4.8 lbf·ft (6.5 N·m , 0.66 kgf·m)
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