Pre-Operation Checks; Engine Oil - Honda Outboard Motors BF25A Owner's Manual

5. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Engine Oil
Engine oil is a major factor affecting
engine performance and service life.
@@@ Running the engine with
insufficient oil can cause serious
en&e damage.
Recommended oil
Use high-detergent, premium quality
Cstroke engine oil, certified to meet
or exceed U.S. automobile manufac-
tures' requirements for American
Petroleum Institute (API) Service
Classification SG,
SH.
Engine oils
classified SG, SH will show these
designations on the container.
Select the appropriate viscosity for the
average temperature in your area.
SAE low-30 is recommended for
general, all-temperature use
(BF25A).
SAE 5W-30 is recommended for gen-
eral, all-temperature use (BF30A).
API Service Grade: Use a Fuel Efficient
SG, SH oil.
NOTE: This oil is usually identified by
words such as: "Energy Conserving 11."
"Gas Saving, " "Fuel Saving, " etc.
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 4o'C
Inspection
1. Position the outboard motor verti-
cally, and remove the engine cover.
2. Remove the oil level dipstick and
wipe with a clean rag.
3. Reinsert the dipstick all the way in,
then pull
it out
and read the level. If
the oil registers near or below the
lower limit mark, remove the oil filler
cap and fill to the upper limit mark
with the recommended oil.
NOTICE
Do not overfill. Excessive
oil can damage the engine.
OIL FILLE
,CAP
DIPSTICK
4. Reinstall the oil filler cap and
tighten securely.
5. Install the engine cover and lock it
securely.
When the engine oil is contaminated or
discolored, replace with fresh engine oil
(refer to page 74 for oil capacity,
replacement interval and procedure).
To avoid incorrect gauging of the
engine oil level, inspect the oil level
when the engine has cooled.
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