4.4.2. Lubrication oil exchange
Engine oil and the oil filter are important factors affecting engine life. They affect ease of starting,
fuel economy, combustion chamber deposits and engine wear.
The first engine oil change should be after 50 hours of operation and next exchange will be
performed every 250 hours. At the end of the break-in period (50 hours), change the engine oil
and replace the oil filter cartridge to new one.
(1) Oil drainage
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While the oil is still hot, discharge the
sump oil or marine gear sump oil by
rotating oil drain pump manually.
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Refill new engine oil to the oil filler
neck on the head cover in accordance
with the oil capacity of the engine. Be
careful about the mixing of dust or
contaminator during the supplement
of the engine oil.
Then confirm that the oil level gauge
indicates the vicinity of its maximum
level.
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For a few minutes, operate the engine
at idling in order to circulate oil
through lubrication system.
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Thereafter shut down the engine. After waiting for about 10 minutes, measure the quantity
of oil and refill the additional oil if necessary.
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Recommendation for lubrication oil
Initial factory filling is high quality break-in oil (API Service CH-4 grade). During the break-in
period (50 hours), check the oil level frequently. Somewhat higher oil consumption is normal
until piston rings are seated. The oil level should be maintained in the safe range between
the Min. and Max. mark on the dipstick. To obtain the best engine performance and engine
life, Engine oil is specified by API Service, letter designations and SAE viscosity numbers. If
the specified engine oil is not available, use a reputable brand of engine oil labeled for API
Service CH-4 and SAE viscosity 15W40 or 10W40.
Refer to oil identification symbol on the container.
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