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Engine Oil Recommendations
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
4.Clean the oil filter mounting base, and coat the rubber seal of the new oil filter with clean engine oil.
Use only a TOHATSU Genuine oil filter or a filter of equivalent quality specified for your model. Using the wrong filter, or a non- TOHATSU filter which is not of equivalent quality, may cause engine damage.
5.Screw on the new filter by hand until it contacts the engine, then use a suitable tool to tighten the filter an additional 7/8 turn.
OIL FILTER TIGHTENING TORQUE: 9 lbf·ft (12 N·m, 1.2 kgf·m)
6.Return the outboard motor to the vertical position, and fill the crankcase with the specified amount of the recommended oil. 7.Start the engine and check for leaks (be sure the water level is at least 2 inches (5 cm) above the antiventilation plate).
If you are changing the oil filter while the outboard motor is out of the water, use commercially available ear muffs and water hose to supply water.
Running the outboard motor without sufficient cooling water will damage the water pump and overheat the engine.
8.Stop the engine, and check the oil level as described on page 78. If necessary, add oil to bring the oil level to the upper limit mark on the dipstick.
Engine Oil Recommendations
Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life. Use 4-stroke detergent oil. Use 4-stroke high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for API Service category SG, SH or SJ. Motor oils classified SG, SH or SJ will show this designation on the container. SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general use.
