BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE
Lower the motor into the water.
If there is a manual fuel tank air-vent, turn the air-vent screw 1 on top of the fuel tank cap fully counterclockwise to open the vent.
When connecting the fuel hose to the portable fuel tank or motor, the fuel may be under pressure and may spray out
around the connector, causing serious injury.
Before connecting the fuel hose, loosen and retighten the fuel tank cap once to relieve the fuel pressure in fuel tank. For handling the fuel tank cap, refer to the “FUEL AND OIL/FILLING FUEL TANK” section in this manual.
SUZUKI genuine portable fuel tanks have a semi-auto air vent.
- Make sure the fuel hose is securely connected to the fuel tank and the motor.
- Move the release lever (2) to the “LOCK” position. (DF25A/25AR/25AQ).
- Make sure that the motor is in “NEUTRAL”.
When the motor is in gear, the recoil starter cannot be operated and attempting to use it can damage the recoil starter.
Make sure that the motor is in “NEUTRAL” before pulling the recoil starter rope.
- Make sure the lock plate is in place and the emergency stop switch cord is fastened securely to your wrist or appropriate clothing area such as your belt.
Failure to properly attach the emergency stop switch cord or to take proper precautions to help ensure that the emergency stop switch works as intended may result in serious injury or death to the operator or passengers.
Always take the following precautions:
• Make sure that the emergency stop switch cord is fastened securely to the operator’s wrist or to an appropriate clothing area (belt etc.).
• Ensure that no obstructions impede or restrict emergency stop switch operation.
• Be careful not to pull the stop switch cord or knock out the lock plate during normal operation. The motor will stop abruptly, and the loss of forward motion may unexpectedly throw occupants forward.
There is a spare plastic lock plate for temporary use only. Remove it from the cord and place in a safe place on the boat. However, the original cord and lock plate should be replaced as soon as possible.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a dangerous gas that is difficult to detect because it is colorless and odorless. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause death or severe injury.
Never start the engine or let it run indoors or where there is little or no ventilation.
• If the engine fails to start, check the emergency stop switch lock plate. If the lock plate is not in position, the engine cannot be started.
• The starter motor can operate even with the lock plate not in position; however, the engine cannot be started.
Perform the following prior to starting if your motor is brand-new or there is no fuel in the fuel tank:
Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
Squeeze the fuel line priming bulb several times until you feel resistance.
Pull the starter grip sharply several times or operate the starter motor to fill the fuel line with fuel, then follow the normal starting procedure steps.