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3. BEFORE OPERATION
3.1.2 Lube Oil
Using other than the specified lube oil will lead to sei-
zure of parts, abnormal wear, and shorten engine life.
(1) Selection of Engine Lube Oil
Use the following lube oil.
• API Classification ................ CD or higher
• SAE Viscosity ..................... 10W-30, 15W-40
Engine oil 10W30 and 15W-40 can be used through-
out the year.
(2) Selection of Oil for Marine Gear
KM4A2, KMH4A
• API Classification ................ CD or higher
• SAE Viscosity ..................... #20 or #30
ZF30M, ZF25A
• ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid)
(3) Selection of Oil for Sail Drive Unit
Only QuickSilver
®
High Performance Gear Lube
must be selected and used for SD50-4T of 4JH4-TE.
QuickSilver
®
is registered trademark of Brunswick
Corporation.
(4) Handling the Lube Oil
1) When handling and storing lube oil, be careful not
to allow dust and water to enter the lube oil. Clean
around the filler port before refilling.
2) Do not mix lube oils of different types or brands.
Mixing may cause the chemical characteristics of
the lube oil to change and lubricating performance
to drop, reducing the engine's life.
Before supplying lube oil to the engine and marine
gear for the first time, extract any lube oil remain-
ing in the tank. Use new lube oil.
3) Lube oil supplied to the engine will undergo natural
degradation with time even when the engine is not
used.
Lube oil should be replaced at the specified inter-
vals, regardless of whether the engine is being
used or not.
If you operate your equipment at temperatures below
the limits shown, consult your dealer for special lubri-
cants and starting aids.
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Selection of viscosity
(SAE Service grade)
10W
20W
#20
#30
#40
10W-30
15W-40
Atmospheric temperature
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