Engine cover removal and installation, Engine oil level check, Servicing your outboard motor – HONDA BF5A User Manual

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ENGINE COVER REMOVAL
AND INSTALLATION

Engine Oil Level Check

SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR

ENGINE COVER LOCK LEVER

UNLOCK

OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK

OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK

UPPER
LIMIT

LOWER
LIMIT

Running the engine with a low oil
level can cause engine damage.

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

To install the engine cover, place the
cover on the outboard motor, then
turn the lock lever to the locked
position.

The engine cover lock lever fastens
the engine cover to the outboard
motor.

To remove the engine cover, turn the
lock lever to the unlocked position,
then lift the engine cover off the
outboard motor.

Unlock and remove the engine
cover.

Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick
and wipe it clean.

Insert the dipstick without
screwing it in, then remove it and
check the oil level shown on the
dipstick.

If the oil level is low, add oil to
reach the upper limit mark shown
on the dipstick. Use the oil
recommended on p.

.

Install the oil filler cap/dipstick
and tighten it securely.

Install and lock the engine cover.

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