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Engine Oil changeBF75A BF90A outboard motors

Oil Level Inspection

Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and the outboard motor in the vertical position.

1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
3. Insert the dipstick all the way in, then pull it out and read the oil level.
4. If the oil level is low, remove the oil filler cap, and add the recommended oil to reach the upper limit mark on the dipstick.
5. Reinstall the oil filler cap and dipstick.

Oil change

Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and completely.

1. Remove the oil filler cap and the drain plug cover.
2. Place a suitable oil container next to the outboard motor, and remove the oil drain plug.
   
   Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment. We suggest you take used oil in a sealed container to your local recycling center or service station for reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash, pour it on the ground, or down a drain.
   CAUTION:
   Used engine oil contains substances that have been identified as carcinogenic.
   If repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods, it may cause skin cancer.
   Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water as soon as possible after contact with used engine oil.
3. Replace the drain plug washer with a new one, and reinstall the oil drain plug. Tighten the oil drain plug to the specified torque value.
   TORQUE: 23 N-m (2.3 kgf-m, 17 Ibf-ft)
4. Reinstall the drain plug cover. Tighten the 6 x 35 mm special screw to the specified torque value.
   TORQUE: 6.4 N-m (0.65 kgf-m, 4.7 Ibf-ft)
5. Refill with the recommended engine oil to the upper limit mark on the dipstick.
   Engine oil capacity: 4.0 L, (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
   With oil filter replacement: 4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
   Recommended engine oil: SEA 10W - 30/40 API Service classification SH
   NOTE:
   Using non-detergent oil can shorten the engine's service life, and using 2-stroke oil can damage the engine.
6. Reinstall the oil filler cap and dipstick.
7. Reinstall the engine cover.

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Updated on: Wednesday, November 11, 2020