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STEERING TENSION ADJUSTMENT
The steering on your outboard motor should be
smooth and not tight. Adjust the steering ten-
sion so that there is only a slight resistance to
steering movement. To increase the steering
tension, turn the steering tension adjuster A
clockwise. To decrease the steering tension,
turn the steering tension adjuster counterclock-
wise.
THROTTLE TENSION ADJUSTMENT
The tension of the throttle control grip can be
adjusted according to your preference. To
increase the tension, turn the throttle tension
adjuster A clockwise. To decrease the tension,
turn the adjuster counterclockwise.
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
The idle speed of your outboard motor has
been set by your dealer. If it is necessary to
adjust the idle speed, use the following proce-
dure:
The part of motor cover on DF2.5 is used as the
holder of recoil starter grip, too. Idle speed
adjustment is recommended to be made by the
Suzuki authorized dealer. The motor cover can
not be completely removed unless you first
remove the starter grip. Please refer to the
steps mentioned below.
1. Slightly remove the motor cover.
2. Tie a knot in the rope inside of the motor
cover, in order to prevent the rope binding
onto the recoil reel when the starter grip is
off.
3. Take off the starter grip.
4. Completely remove the motor cover.