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ENGLISH
DF40A
DF50A
DF50AV
DF60A
DF60AV
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

Summary

Important Safety Information

Signal Word Definitions

Explains the meaning of signal words like WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE, and NOTE used throughout the manual.

Owner Responsibilities

Highlights critical safety precautions and responsibilities for outboard motor owners.

Fuel and Oil

Gasoline Recommendations

Recommends using unleaded gasoline with specific octane rating and discusses oxygenated fuels.

Fueling the Outboard Motor

Refueling Safety Precautions

Details the steps and safety precautions for filling the fuel tank.

Lubricants

Engine Oil Specifications

Specifies the recommended engine oil types and viscosity grades for optimal performance.

Gear Oil Recommendations

Recommends specific gear oil for the outboard motor.

Safety Label Information

Motor Installation

Horsepower and Installation Recommendations

Warns against overpowering the boat and recommends professional installation.

Battery Installation

Battery Requirements

Specifies the required battery type, voltage, and rating (MCA/CCA/RC).

Battery Installation (Continued)

Battery Connection and Safety

Details battery connection, securing, and hazards like flammable gas and corrosive acid.

Electrical Accessories and Propeller Selection

Propeller Selection Importance

Emphasizes matching the propeller to the boat for optimal engine speed and performance.

Propeller Installation and Adjustments

Propeller Installation Procedure

Provides a step-by-step guide for installing or removing the propeller safely.

Trim Angle Adjustments

Effects of Trim Angle

Details how incorrect trim angles can affect steering and potentially cause injury.

Tilt Limit Setting

Indicator Checks and Over-Revolution System

Over-Revolution Caution System

Describes the system that activates when engine speed exceeds the recommended limit.

Caution Systems: Oil Pressure and Cooling Water

Oil Pressure Caution System

Explains the system that activates when engine lubricating oil pressure drops below the correct level.

Cooling Water Caution System

Describes the system activated by high cylinder wall temperature due to insufficient water cooling.

Caution Systems: Battery Voltage and Diagnostics

Diagnostic System Operation

Describes the self-diagnostic system that warns of abnormal sensor signals.

Stalling and Tilting Systems

Pre-Operation Checks

Inspection Before Boating

Lists essential checks to perform before boating for safety and preparedness.

Engine Oil Level Check

Details the procedure for checking the engine oil level before each trip.

Engine Oil Level Check Procedure

Checking and Filling Engine Oil

Provides detailed steps for checking and filling the engine oil level using the dipstick.

Engine Break-In

Operation: Starting the Engine

Pre-Start Engine Preparation

Details preparatory steps before starting the engine, including lowering the motor and venting the fuel tank.

Operation: Starting Procedures

Starting the Engine

Emergency Stop Switch Safety

Details critical safety precautions for attaching and using the emergency stop switch.

Engine Starting Steps

Outlines the steps for starting the engine, including priming the fuel line and turning the ignition key.

Engine Starting and Cooling Checks

Cooling Water Flow Verification

Explains how to check for proper cooling water flow after starting the engine.

Emergency Starting Procedures

Rope Starting Safety Precautions

Highlights safety precautions when rope-starting, including avoiding electrical components.

Emergency Starting Steps

Shifting and Speed Control

Shifting Precautions and Procedure

Warns against shifting gears at high speed and explains the shifting process.

Stopping the Engine

Special Operating Conditions

Trailering the Boat and Motor

Inspection and Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule Overview

Presents a detailed schedule for inspecting and maintaining the outboard motor.

Maintenance Guidelines

Importance of Proper Maintenance

Emphasizes the importance of proper maintenance and recommends genuine parts.

Spark Plug Service

Spark Plug Maintenance

Breather, Fuel Line, and Engine Oil

Engine Oil Change Importance

Explains the importance of changing engine oil, especially for extended trolling.

Engine Oil Change Procedure

Gear Oil Service

Gear Oil Check and Change Procedure

Details the procedure for checking and changing the gear oil, including capacity.

Lubrication and Corrosion Prevention

Flushing Water Passages

Engine Running Flushing Procedure

Provides a step-by-step guide for flushing the water passages while the engine is running.

Submerged Motor Procedure

Steps for Submerged Motor

Outlines immediate steps to take if the motor is accidentally submerged in water.

Storage Procedure

Storage and Post-Storage Procedures

Troubleshooting Guide

Diagnosing Common Complaints

Provides a guide to diagnose and resolve common motor complaints.

Troubleshooting: Fuses

Suzuki Marine DF50A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSuzuki Marine
ModelDF50A
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

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