Owner's Manual DT15 Submerged Motor

• Never start the engine or let it run indoors or where there is little or no ventilation. Exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide. a potential lethal gas that is colorless and odor ass.
• Make sure the engine remains in NEUTRAL while flushing out the water passages. If shifted into gear. the propeller will turn. possibly resulting in personal injury.

Never start the motor without supplying water to the cooling system as water pump damage could result in as little as 15 seconds. Severe engine damage could result from no water supply.

Electrical accessories such as a horn, running lights, etc., may be used. The amount of power available for accessories, however,
depends on the operating condition of the motor. As a general guideline, the total power requirement for electrical accessories should
not exceed 40W.

Use of_too much power for electrical accessories under certain operating conditions can cause the battery to discharge.

DT15CE

Connect electrical accessories to the battery.

DT15MC

To connect electrical accessories, you must purchase a 35 AH or larger battery and an accessory kit containing a rectifier, voltage
regulator, and fuse. These items can be obtained from your authorized Suzuki marine dealer.

Do not attempt to use power from the motor without installm a battery. Electrical accessories could be damaged.

If your motor has been accidentally submerged in water, it must receive a special repair service as soon as possible to prevent corrosion. If possible, have a qualified marine dealer service the engine. If immediate ser- vicing is not available, take the following steps to help protect your motor. In the event that your motor is accidentally submerged, take the following steps:

1. Get the motor out of the water as soon as possible.

2. Immediately wash it thoroughly with fresh water to completely remove all salt, mud. and seaweed.

3. Remove the spark plugs. Drain the water from the cylinders through the spark plug holes by manually turning the flywheel several times.

4. Drain the fuel line. the carburetor and all filters.

Keep flames and sparks away from gasoline. Dispose of unwanted fuel properly.

5, Pour one tablespoon of engine oil in through each spark plug hole and carburetor. Coat the engine inner parts with oil by turning the engine over with the recoil starter. Don't use the electric starter, as this may bend the connecting rods.

6. Have your authorized Suzuki marine dealer inspect the engine as soon as possible.

If the boat's fuel tank filler and vent were also submerged. the fuel supply could be contaminated and should be inspected.