Suzuki motor

MANUAL - TABLE OF CONTENTS

Gasoline: p. 6-8

• Type: p.6

• Filling the fuel tank: p.7

Engine oil: p. 8

• Check oil: p. 20

• Engine oil change: p. 37

Gear oil: p. 8

• Gear oil check and change: p. 38

Motor installation: p. 11

Propeller installation: p. 12-13

Trim angle adjustment: p. 14

Steering tension adjustment: p. 15

Throttle tension adjustment: p. 15

Idle speed adjustment: p. 16

Operation of tilting systems: p. 18-19

Inspecting before boating: p. 20-21

Break-in period: p. 22

Operation: p. 23-29

• Before starting the engine

• Starting the engine

• Emergency starting

• Shifting and speed control: p. 27

• Reverse operation

• Stopping the engine

• Mooring

• Operating in shallow water

• Operation in sea water

Motor removal and transportation: p. 30

Inspection and maintenance: p. 33-42

• Spark plug

• Breather and fuel line

• Engine oil change: p. 37

• Gear oil check and change: p. 38

• Lubrication

• Corrosion prevention

• Fuel filter

• Flushing the water passages: p. 41

• Submerged motor

Storage procedure: p. 43

Troubleshooting: p. 45

Specifications: p. 46

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IMPORTANT DETAILS

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Gasoline: Alcohol free unleaded with a minimum of 87 octane. Gasahol: Ethanol content no more than 10%. Gas tank capacity: 1L (.26 gallon)

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Engine oil:

• Oil capacity: .38L (~13 ounces) [1 quart = 32 ounces]

• Suzuki Marine 4-Cycle Engine Oil (ECSTAR) or its equivalent; SAE 10W-40 or 10W-30.

• If Suzuki Marine 4-Cycle Engine Oil is not available, select NMMA certified FC-W oil or good quality 4-cycle motor oil.

• SAE (or NNMA FC-Q) 10W-40 or 10W-30

• API (or NNMA FC-Q) Classification: SG, SH, SJ, SL, SM.

• 4 cycle marine oil 10W-40 FC-W

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Gear Oil: Recommended: Suzuki Hypoid Gear Oil [80W-90]. If not available, use SAE 90 hypoid gear oil which is rated GL-5 under the API classification system.

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Fill crankcases

Check lower unit gear case lubricant level

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Inspection and maintenance: p. 33-42

Maintenance schedule: p. 33

Spark plug: p. 35

Breather and fuel line: p. 36

Engine oil change: p. 37

Gear oil check and change: p. 38

Lubrication: p. 39

Corrosion prevention: p. 40

Fuel filter: p. 40

Maintenance Schedule (see below)

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ANNUAL SERVICE

Change: Oil; Gear oil

Inspect: Breather and fuel line; Lubrication: anodes (external); anodes (internal Powerhead); fuel filter; carburetor; idle speed; propeller and pin nut; thermostat; bolts and nuts (tighten)

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PARTS & SUPPLIES

Suzuki Drain Plug Gasket (ITEM # 09168-10022): https://store.suzukimarine.com/p/drain-plug-gasket-check-product-description-for-application/maintenance_oil-change-necessities

Oil: Castrol GTX High Mileage 10W-40 Synthetic Blend (API Service: SN, SM, SL, SJ)

Gear Lube: SAE 80W-90 Pennzoil Marine Gear Lube High Viscosity Lower Unit

MERCHANTS

Maxxum Boats: 1700 Highway 99N, Eugene, OR 97402-1626; 541-686-3572; http://www.maxxummarine.com. Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm. Sat: 9:00am - 3:30pm. Sun: Closed

Southside Marine: (541) 753-4241

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https://www.napaonline.com/

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/

https://www.oreillyauto.com/ (541) 967-7700

https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/oil-16865/motor-oil---marine-19615/65a978156b62

https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/marine-oils