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 motor to the carrier by securing clamp bracket with two sets of transom bolt and nut.
Never use display stand for transportation of the motor.
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) Tilt the motor fully up.
(3) Pull the drain hose end (1) out.
(4) Loosen the vapor separator drain screw (2) and drain the 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.
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.
(5) After draining, retighten the vapor separator drain screw (2).
(6) Tilt down the motor and put the drain hose (1) back.
If the oil dipstick knob is not correctly positioned when installing the motor cover, the oil level gauge would be damaged.
When the motor cover is to be attached, make sure that the oil dipstick knob is positioned as shown in the figure.
- 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 are not careful when resting the outboard on its side and do not take proper precautions such as first draining the engine oil and cooling water completely, damage can occur. Engine oil may enter the cylinder from the sump, water may enter the cylinder through the exhaust port, or the outer casings may be damaged.
Always drain the engine oil and cooling water completely before laying the motor on its side, and be careful laying the motor down.
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.