GEAR OIL
To check the gear oil level, adjust the engine to an upright position, remove the gear oil level plug (2) 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 (1), then remove the gear oil level plug (2).
- After the oil has drained completely, inject the specified gear oil into the lower drain hole until it just starts to come out of the upper level hole. Approximately 1100 ml (37.2/38.7 US/lmp oz.) will be required.
- Reinstall and tighten the gear oil level plug (2), then quickly reinstall and tighten the gear oil drain plug (1).
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 up to the correct level.
New and used oil can be hazardous. Children and pets may be harmed by swallowing new or used oil. Continuous contact with used gear oil has been found to cause skin cancer in laboratory animals. Brief contact with used oil may irritate skin.
To minimize your exposure to used oil, wear a long-sleeve shirt and moisture-proof gloves (such as dishwashing gloves) when changing oil. If oil contacts your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Launder any clothing or rags if wet with oil.
Recycle or properly dispose of used oil.
If fishing line should wrap around the rotating propeller shaft, this may damage the propeller shaft oil seal allowing water to enter the gear case causing severe mechanical damage.
The seal will need to be replaced and the internal gear case components should be inspected for damage.
Gear oil contaminated with water will have a milky color. If you notice any water in the gear oil, immediately contact your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer. Do not operate until the oil is changed and the reason for contamination is eliminated.