Beware the Dealership "Marine Techs" (Rant)

[Pacman]

Well,

I got my new Honda BF2D 2 HP outboard.

When I got it home I checked the oil level and found that it was overfilled.

Upon further checking, I saw that the oil level was visible when the motor is in the 75 degree tilt position.

The owner's manual specifies that the oil level should be checked in the vertical position.   I confirmed this in my Honda Shop Manual for the BF2D.

Then I sucked out several ounces of oil to bring the oil down to the correct level where I could see it in the sight glass with the motor in the vertical position.

I guess I should be glad that, at least, it was not underfilled.

However, overfilling is not good either and can cause other problems.

Anyway, the lesson here is one that reinforces my standard practice of buying a factory service manual (not Sea Loc, Haynes, etc.) for anythong I buy (car, motorcycle, outboard, etc.) and then double checking anything that is done after the unit leaves the factory.

Buy a factory shop manual when you buy a new motor and rely on it rather than the dealer's "techs".

[Bob23]

Hear, hear:
   First thing I did after I got my 2011 Tundra was to buy the 2 volunm shop manuals. Cost about 150 clams. Money well spent.
   If I want it done right, I'll do it myself. You'll enjoy the motor!
bob23

[skip1930]

You are so right Pac; Nobody cares but the owner.
Always check, if for no other reason, you do it so you can do it at a later time under adverse conditions.
Like pulling you pistol apart at night, in sand, freezing, with a stiff sea wind blowing sand in your face and in the mechanism.

When I got my XJ-12 C oupe double six Jag I bought the SHOP MANUAL AND the PARTS MANUAL. The parts manual had all the exploded pictures so I could see each piece and where it goes, and how it goes. Expensive!

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