Honda Outboard Motor BF8A Owner's Manual page 30

Gear Oil Check/Change
Oil Level Check
Check the oil level when the engine is in the vertical position. Remove the
level screw and see if oil flows out. If no oil comes out, fill through the drain
screw hole until the oil starts to flow out through the level screw hole. If
there is water in the oil, t,he water will flow out first when the drain screw is
removed, or the oil will be a milky color.
Oil Change
Remove the level screw and drain screw to drain the oil. Inject oil through
the drain screw hole until it starts flowing out through the level screw hole.
Reinstall and tighten the level screw and drain screw securely.
CAUTION: If water is detected in the oil, the unit should be inspected by
an authorized Honda dealer.
Recommended Oil: API standard (GL-4 or GL-5)
SAE 90 outboard motor gear oil
Oil capacity:
0.23 P (0.49 US pt)
LEVEL
SCREW
DRAIN
Starter Rope Check
Check the starter rope every 6 months or after every 100 hours of out-
board motor operation. Replace the rope if it is frayed.
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