Engine Oil - Honda BF40D Mode D'emploi

2. ENGINE OIL

1 Inspection:
1) Start the engine, let it run to warm up to the normal
operating temperature and stop the engine.
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Place the outboard motor in the vertical position (with the
engine level), and remove the engine cover (P. 4-2).
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2) Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean with a shop towel.
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3) Insert the dipstick into the oil level pipe securely and check
the oil level. Check whether the oil is dirty or shows milky
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color.
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4) If the oil level is low, remove the oil filler cap and add the
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recommended engine oil to bring the oil level up to the
upper level mark on the dipstick.
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Recommended
engine oil
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5) Replace the oil if it is dirty (P. 3-4).
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6) If the oil shows milky color, check the seals and gaskets and
replace them with new ones if necessary (Section 6, 9 or
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11).
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7) Reinstall the oil filler cap securely.
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SAE 5W-30
API Service classification SG/SH/SJ
[1]
OIL FILLER CAP
[2] SAE VISCOSITY GRADE
[3] TEMPERATURE
340
[1]
DIPSTICK
[2]
UPPER
LEVEL
[3]
LOWER
LEVEL