Step 1: Owner's Manual
OPERATION IN SALT WATER
After operating the motor in salt water, you should flush the water passages with clean, fresh water as outlined in the FLUSHING THE WATER PASSAGES section. If you do not flush the water passages, salt can corrode the motor and shorten its life.
OPERATION IN FREEZING WEATHER
When operating your outboard motor in freezing temperatures, you should keep the lower unit submerged in the water at all times.
When taking motor out of the water, stand it up in a vertical position until the cooling system drains completely.
If you leave your outboard motor out of the water in freezing temperatures with water still in the cooling system, the water can freeze and expand, causing severe damage to the motor.
When your outboard is in the water in freezing temperatures, keep the lower unit submerged in the water at all times. When the motor is stored out of the water in freezing temperatures stand it up in the vertical position so that the cooling system drains completely.
Step 2: 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)Remove the side cover rubber (1) from the side cover. Remove the side cover bolts and side cover.
(3) Pull the drain hose end (2) out. Loosen the vapor separator drain screw (3), 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.
(4) After draining, retighten the screws (3).
(5) Install the side cover and side cover rubber.
(6) Install the motor cover.
- 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.
Step 3: 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.
If you use the tilt lever to hold the motor in the fully tilted up position when trailering the boat, towing motion or poor road surfaces may cause unexpected tilt lock release, resulting in damage to the motor and the tilt lock mechanism.
Never use the tilt lever to hold the motor in the fully tilted up position when trailering the boat. Use a transom saver bar or similar device to support the weight of the motor.