10. MAINTENANCE
Gear Oil
Oil check interval:
Every 6 months or 100 hours.
Oil change interval:
After the first 20 hours or 1 month, then
every 200 hours or 1 year. (Refer to the
maintenance schedule page 91).
Oil CAPACITY:
33.8 fl oz. (I .O lit)
Recommended oil:
SAE, #90 Hypoid gear oil or equivalent,
API Service Classification (GL-4 or GL-
5).
GEAR OIL CHECK PLUG
DRAIN
Gear Oil Level Check
1. Position the outboard motor
vertically.
2. Remove the level 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
screw is removed, or the oil will be a
milky color. Consult with an autho-
rized Honda outboard motor dealer.