GEAR OIL
To check the gear oil level, adjust the engine to an upright position, remove the gear oil level plug (1) and look into the hole. The oil level should be at the bottom edge of the hole. If the oil level is low, add the specified gear oil until the level reaches the bottom edge of the hole. Then, reinstall and tighten the plug.
Periodic gear oil replacement is essential for long life of your outboard motor.
To change the gear oil:
- Make sure the motor is in an upright position. Place a drain pan under the lower casing.
- Remove the gear oil drain plug (2), then remove the air vent hole plug (3).
- After the oil has drained completely, inject the specified gear oil into the gear oil drain hole (2) until it just starts to come out of the air vent hole (3). Approximately 1100 ml (37.2/38.7 US/Imp. oz.) will be required.
The oil level plug and the air vent hole plug are different from the oil drain plug.
The magnet is installed in the drain plug.
Clean the magnet if there is a metal powder on it.
Do not make a mistake in their positions when install them.
- Reinstall and tighten the air vent hole plug (3), then quickly reinstall and tighten the gear oil drain plug (2).
To avoid insufficient injection of gear oil, check the gear oil level 10 minutes after doing the procedure in the step 4. If the oil level is low, slowly
inject the gear oil into the gear oil level hole (1) up to the correct level.
Gear oil can cause injury to people or pets. Repeated, prolonged contact with used gear oil may cause skin cancer. Even brief contact with used oil may irritate skin.
• Keep new and used oil away from children and pets.
• Wear a long-sleeve shirt and waterproof gloves when handling oil.
• Wash with soap if oil contacts your skin.
• Launder any clothing or rags that are wet with oil.
Recycle or properly dispose of used gear oil.
Do not throw it in the trash, or pour it on the ground, down a drain, or into the water.
If fishing line wraps around the rotating propeller shaft, the propeller shaft oil seal can become damaged and can allow water to enter the gear case causing severe damage.
If the gear oil has a milky color, it is contaminated with water. Immediately contact your authorized Suzuki marine dealer for advice. Do not operate your outboard until the oil is changed and the cause of the contamination is corrected.
LOW PRESSURE FUEL FILTER
The low pressure fuel filter must be replaced by an authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer periodically.
Replace low pressure fuel filter at every 400 hours (2 years).
Gasoline is extremely flammable and toxic. It can cause a fire and can be hazardous to people and pets.
Always take the following precautions when servicing the fuel filter:
• Stop the motor before cleaning the fuel filter.
• Be careful not to spill fuel. If you do, wipe it up immediately.
• Do not smoke, and keep away from open flames and sparks.
Cleaning solvent is toxic and an irritant, and can cause injury to people and pets.
Keep solvent away from children and pets. Dispose of solvent properly when you are finished.
Inspect and clean the fuel filter as follows:
Turn the engine off and allow it to cool.
If equipped with Keyless Start System:
Make sure that the keyless start system is in OFF stage.
If not equipped with Keyless Start System:
Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position.
Remove the bolts (1) securing the resonator (2) in place.
- Remove the resonator (2).
