Honda BF4A Operation And Maintenance Ma page 33

When the engine oil is contaminated
or discolored, replace with the fresh
engine oil (see pages 72 and 74 for
replacement interval and procedure).
Oil capacity:
0.55 L (0.58 US qt, 0.48 Imp qt)
4. Install the engine cover and lock it
securely by push down the engine
cover latch (see page 31).
Do not overfill the engine oil.
Check the engine oil after refilling.
Excessive engine oil as well as the
insufficient oil could cause damage
to the engine.
When you check the oil level with the dipstick, you might notice the engine oil
appears milky or the oil level has increased. If you notice either condition,
change the engine oil. See the following table for an explanation of these
conditions.
Operating Method
Running the engine below
3,000 rpm for more than
30% of the time so the
engine does not warm up.
Frequent starting and
stopping without allowing
the engine to warm up.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Result
• Water condenses in the
engine and mixes with the
oil, resulting in a milky
appearance.
• Unburned fuel mixes with
the oil, increasing the
volume of oil.
Effect
The engine oil deteriorates,
becomes less efficient as a
lubricant, and causes an
engine malfunction.
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