Owner's Manual
OPERATION OF OUTBOARD MOTOR AS AUXILIARY PROPULSION
If the outboard motor is used for auxiliary propulsion, stop the motor and tilt the outboard motor out of the water when using the main motor.
Tilt the outboard out of water. Refer to the TILT UP LOCK ARM section (DF9.9B/9.9BR/15A/ 15AR/20A/20AR) or TILT UP LOCK KNOB section (DF9.9BT/9.9BTH/15ATH/20AT/20ATH).
If your outboard motor is used for auxiliary propulsion and it is left in the down position when the main engine is powering the boat, the outboard motor or boat could be damaged.
Make sure that the motor is tilted out of the water and locked whenever it is not being used.
MOTOR REMOVAL AND TRANSPORTING
MOTOR REMOVAL TILLER HANDLE MODEL
Make sure that the engine has stopped completely.
Remove the fuel hose from the motor.
Remove the motor cover.
Drain the gasoline from the engine fuel line as follows:
(1) Pull out the drain hose end 1 from steering tension adjuster. (On the remote control model, pull out the drain hose end from drain hose holder.)
(2) Tilt the motor fully down.
(3) Loosen the drain screw (2) and drain the gasoline from fuel vapor separator (3) into a suitable container.
(4) Tighten the drain screw (2).
(5) Tilt the motor fully up.
(6) Loosen the drain screw (2) again and drain the remaining gasoline into a suitable container.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and toxic. It can cause a fire and can be hazardous to people and pets. Use a proper, safe container to store any gasoline drained from the outboard motor. Keep gasoline away from sparks, flames, people, and pets.
(7) After draining completely, retighten drain screw (2).
(8) Tilt down the motor and put the drain hose (1) back.
If spilled gasoline is just left on painted surface, it may cause a stain or discoloration of the surface coating.
Wipe off any spilled gasoline immediately with a soft cloth etc.
Install the motor cover.
Remove the mounting bolts.
Loosen the clamp screws.
Lift the motor off the transom.
Stand the motor vertically and drain the water from the lower unit.
To carry, hold the motor by gripping the steering bracket and engine side cover.
REMOTE CONTROL MODEL
If it is necessary to remove the outboard motor from your boat, we recommend that you ask your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer to do the work for you.
MOTOR TRANSPORTING
When transporting the motor, place the motor either vertically or horizontally.
Vertical transport:
Attach the motor to the carrier by securing clamp bracket with two clamp screws.
Never use display stand for transportation of the motor.
Horizontal transport:
- Drain the gasoline from the engine fuel line.
Refer to the MOTOR REMOVAL section.
- Raise the tiller handle and rest the motor on a case protector with the port side downwards as shown.
Spilled fuel or fuel vapor can cause a fire and is hazardous to health.
Always take the following precautions:
• Drain the fuel from the fuel line and fuel vapor separator before transporting the boat/outboard motor and before removing the motor from the boat.
• DO NOT lay motor on its side without draining fuel.
• Keep the motor away from open flames or sparks.
• Wipe up spilled fuel immediately.
If you do not take proper precautions when transporting your outboard, it can
be damaged.
• Do not rest the engine in any of the positions shown below, as water and oil may enter the cylinder through the exhaust port or the outer casings may be damaged.
• Do not place the engine on its side before the cooling water has drained from it completely, as water may enter the cylinder through the exhaust port and cause problems.
If you let the lower unit of your outboard sit higher than the power head during transporting or storing, water may trickle into the power head, causing damage to the engine.
Never let the lower unit sit higher than the power head when transporting or storing your outboard.
TRAILERING
When trailering your boat with the motor attached, keep the motor in the normal operating position unless there is not enough ground clearance. If you need more ground clearance, trailer the motor in a tilted position using a transom saver bar or similar device to support the weight of the motor.
If you use the tilt up lock arm/knob to hold the motor in the fully tilted up position when trailering the boat, towing motion or poor road surfaces may cause unexpected tilt lock release, resulting in damage to the motor and the tilt lock mechanism.
Never use the tilt up lock arm/knob to hold the motor in the fully tilted up position when trailering the boat. Use a transom saver bar or similar device to support the weight of the motor.