Engine Oil - TOHATSU BFT 250A Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

Engine Oil

Insufficient or contaminated engine
oil adversely affects the service life of
the sliding and moving parts.
Oil change interval:
20 operating hours after the date of
purchase or first month for initial
replacement, then every 100
operating hours or 6 months.
Oil capacity:
7.6 L (8.0 US qt, 6.7 Imp qt) 
...when oil filter is not replaced
7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt) 
...when oil filter is replaced
Recommended Oil:
SAE 10W-30 engine oil or
equivalent, API Service category SG,
SH or SJ.
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Engine Oil Replacement
OIL FILLER CAP
Drain the oil while the engine is still
warm to assure rapid and complete
draining.
1. Position the outboard motor
vertically, and remove the engine
cover (see page 39). Remove the
oil filler cap.
DRAIN PLUG COVER
DRAIN PLUG COVER SCREW
2. Loosen the drain plug cover screw
using a flat screwdriver and remove
the drain plug cover.