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MOTOR INSTALLATION
NOTE:
It is against federal regulations for any marine
dealer to service a motor that exceeds the rec-
ommended maximum horsepower for your
boat.
TILLER HANDLE MODEL
Proper transom height is important for good
performance. A motor mounted on a transom
that is too high causes the propeller to slip
resulting in wasted power or overheating.
A motor mounted on a transom that is too low
will increase drag, causing reduced speed.
Make sure that when the motor is lowered all
the way down, the anti-cavitation plate is
located 0 – 25 mm (0 – 1.0 in.) below the bot-
tom of the boat (See illustration below).
WARNING
Overpowering your boat can be hazard-
ous. Excessive horsepower will have an
adverse effect on hull safety and may
cause operating/handling difficulties. The
boat may also sustain stress and hull
damage.
Never install an outboard motor with
horsepower exceeding the manufac-
turer’s recommended maximum horse-
power listed on the boat’s “Certification
Plate”. Contact your authorized Suzuki
marine dealer if you are unable to locate
the hull “Certificate Plate”.
NOTICE
Operating your outboard motor with the
anti-cavitation plate above water can
cause overheating and severe damage to
your outboard motor.
Do not operate your outboard motor with
the anti-cavitation plate above water.
Center the motor on the transom and secure it
by alternately tightening the clamp bracket
screws by hand. Make sure you accurately cen-
ter the motor, or the boat will pull to one side
during operation.
Install 10 mm bolts, washers and nuts, as illus-
trated and tighten the bolts sequentially. Be
sure to seal the holes to prevent water leakage.
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