Engine Oil Recommendations; Gear Case Oil Level Check - Honda BF5A Owner's Manual

Engine Oil Recommendations

Oil is a major factor affecting
performance and service life. Use
4-stroke detergent oil.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
Honda 10W-30 FC-W outboard
motor oil is recommended for
general use.
FC-W is a registered trademark of
the National Marine Manufacturers
Association.
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
If Honda 10W-30 FC-W oil is not
available, Honda recommends that
you use API service category SG, SH
or SJ oil. The SAE oil viscosity and
service category are in the API label
on the oil container.

Gear Case Oil Level Check

Check the gear case oil level with the
engine stopped and the outboard
motor in the vertical position.
GEAR OIL
LEVEL SCREW
GEAR OIL
DRAIN/FILL
SCREW
Remove the oil level screw and see
whether oil flows from the oil level
hole.
If oil flows from the oil level hole,
the oil level is OK. Reinstall the
screw and tighten it securely.
OIL LEVEL SCREW TORQUE:
4.8 lbf·ft (6.5 N·m , 0.66 kgf·m)
45