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PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS
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3. Engine oil recommendation
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CAUTION
The engine oil is drained for shipping from
the factory. Be sure to fill the engine to the
proper level before starting engine. (To
properly fill the engine with oil follow the
instructions, See page 63)
Use only high quality 4-stroke engine oil to
insure performance and prolonged engine
life.
The SAE oil viscosity 10W-30 or 10W-40
FC-W outboard motor engine oil is recom-
mended.
You can also use oils that carry the API rat-
ing of SH, SJ, or SL. Select the appropri-
ate viscosity, based on atmospheric
temperature, from the chart below.
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Use of engine oils that do not meet these
requirements will result in reduced engine
life, and other engine problems.
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10W−40
10W−30
-20
-10
0
10
20
-4
14
32
50
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CAUTION
30
40
˚C
86
96
˚F
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