Engine Oil - TOHATSU BFT 2000A Owner's Manual

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
HANDLE
3. While pulling the handle on the
engine cover toward you, push the
front end of the engine cover until
you hear click.
4. Also, push the rear end until you
hear click.
Do not operate the outboard motor
without the engine cover.
Exposed moving parts can cause
injury.
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Engine Oil

• Engine oil is a major factor
affecting engine performance
and service life. Nondetergent
and low quality oils are not
recommended, because they have
inadequate lubricating
properties.
• Running the engine with
insufficient oil can cause serious
engine damage.
<Recommended oil>
Use 4-stroke high detergent, premium
quality outboard motor oil certified to
meet or exceed U.S. automobile
manufacturer's requirements for
Service category SG, SH or SJ.
Outboard motor oils category SG, SH
or SJ will show this designation on
the container.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for
general use.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE