Engine Oil Change - TOHATSU BFT 250A Owner's Manual

SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR

Engine Oil Change

An engine oil evacuation/filling
device may be used to remove/add
the engine oil.
Drain the used oil while the engine is
warm. Warm oil drains quickly and
completely.
1. Unlock and remove the engine
cover (p. 61).
DRAIN BOLT COVER
2. Remove the screw from the drain
bolt cover, and remove the cover.
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OIL DRAIN
GUIDE
DRAIN BOLT COVER
3. Set the drain bolt cover under the
SCREW
oil drain guide.
4. Place a suitable container below the
oil drain guide to catch the used oil,
and then remove the oil filler cap
(p. 62), drain bolt, and sealing
washer.
5. Allow the used oil to drain
completely. Use a new sealing
washer, and then reinstall the
engine oil drain bolt and washer.
Tighten the drain bolt securely.
SEALING WASHER
6. Install the drain bolt cover and
DRAIN BOLT
7. With the outboard motor in a
8. Install the oil filler cap and tighten
Improper disposal of engine oil can
be harmful to the environment.
If you change your own oil, please
dispose of the used oil properly.
Put it in a sealed container, and
take it to a recycling center. Do not
throw it in the trash, pour it on the
ground or down a drain.
secure it with the screw.
vertical position, fill to the upper
limit mark on the dipstick (p. 62)
with the recommended oil.
Engine oil refill capacity:
Without oil filter change:
8.0 US qt (7.6 L)
With oil filter change:
8.2 US qt (7.8 L)
it securely.
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