10. MAINTENANCE
Gear Oil
Oil check interval:
Every 100 hours or 6 months.
Oil change interval:
After the first 20 hours or 1 month, then
every 200 hours or 1 year. (Refer to the
maintenance schedule page 94).
Oil CAPACITY:
1.1 US qt (1.0 e, 0.9 Imp qt)
Recommended oil:
SAE, #90 Hypoid gear oil or equivalent,
API Service Classification (CL-4 or GL-
5).
GEAR OIL CHECK PLUG
DRAIN PLUG
Gear Oil Level Check
1. Position the outboard motor
vertically.
2. Remove the check plug and see if oil
flows out.
3. Install and tighten the check plug
securely.
If there is water in the oil, the water
will flow out first when the drain
plug is removed, or the oil will be a
milky color. Consult with an autho-
rized Honda outboard motor dealer.
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