Step 1: INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMANT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY MARINE SI ENGINE REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL USING ANY PART WHICH HAS BEEN CERTIFIED UNDER THE PROVISIONS IN THE CLEAN AIR ACT Sec. 207 (a) (2).
Step 2: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
It is important to inspect and maintain your outboard motor regularly. Follow the chart below. At each interval, be sure to perform the indicated service. Maintenance intervals should be judged by number of hours or number of months, whichever comes first.
Never start the engine or let it run indoors or where there is little or no ventilation. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a gas that is colorless and odorless and can cause death or severe injury.
I: Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate, or replace, if necessary T: Tighten R: Replace
Water-separating fuel filter
Replace the filter element every 12-months (or more frequently if recommended by the filter manufacturer).
Improper maintenance or failure to perform recommended maintenance can be hazardous. Poor maintenance increases the chance of an accident or equipment damage.
Suzuki recommends that only your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer or a qualified service mechanic perform maintenance on those items in the chart above which are marked with an asterisk (*).
You may perform maintenance on the unmarked items by referring to the instructions in this section if you have mechanical experience. If you are not sure whether you can successfully complete any of the unmarked maintenance jobs, ask your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer to do the maintenance for you.
• The safety of you and your passengers depends on how well you maintain your outboard motor. Follow all inspection and maintenance instructions carefully.
• Do not attempt to perform maintenance on this outboard motor if you do not have prior mechanical experience. You could be injured or may damage the motor.
• The maintenance intervals in the chart were established for normal usage of your outboard motor. If your outboard motor is used under severe conditions such as frequent full throttle operation or frequent operation in muddy, silty, sandy, acidic, or shallow water, you should perform maintenance more often than indicated in the chart. If you have any questions regarding appropriate maintenance intervals, consult your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer.
• When replacing parts on your outboard motor, Suzuki strongly recommends that you use genuine Suzuki parts or their equivalent.