MOTOR REMOVAL AND TRANSPORTING
MOTOR REMOVAL
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 clamp bracket to a stand by securing two transom bolts.
Horizontal transport:
Drain the engine oil. Refer to the ENGINE OIL section.
Drain the gasoline from the vapor separator as follows:
(1)Remove the motor cover.
(2)Pull the drain hose end (1) out. (3)Loosen the air vent screw (2).
(4)Loosen the vapor separator drain screw 3 and drain the gasoline into a suitable container.
Use a proper, safe container to store any gasoline drained from the outboard motor.
(5)After draining, retighten the screws (2) and (3), and then put the drain hose back.
- Rest the motor on a case protector with the port side downwards as shown.
• Do not rest the engine before the engine oil has drained, as oil may enter the cylinder from the sump or outer casings may be damaged.
• Do not rest the engine before the cooling water has drained completely, as water may enter the cylinder through the exhaust port and cause problems.
Do not let the lower unit of the outboard sit higher than the power head during transporting or storing, or water may trickle into the power head, causing dam- age to the engine.
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.
When trailering the boat and the motor, do not use the tilt up lock arm to hold the motor in the fully tilted position. Towing motion or poor road surfaces may cause unexpected tilt lock release, resulting in damage to the motor and the tilt lock mechanism.