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EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION
NOTICE
TROUBLESHOOTING
This troubleshooting guide is provided to help
you find the cause of common complaints.
Recoil starter/starter motor will not oper-
ate:
• Shift lever is not in NEUTRAL.
• Fuse is blown out. (Electric start model).
Engine will not start (hard to start):
• Emergency stop switch lock plate is not in
position.
• Fuel tank is empty.
• Fuel hose is not properly connected to
engine.
• Fuel hose is kinked or pinched.
• Spark plug is fouled.
• THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPER-
ATE ON UNLEADED GASOLINE OF 87
OCTANE ((R+M)/2 METHOD) OR
GREATER.
• EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM:
ENGINE MODIFICATION
NOTICE
Failure to troubleshoot a problem cor-
rectly can damage your outboard motor.
Improper repairs or adjustments may
damage the outboard motor instead or
fixing it. Such damage may not be cov-
ered under warranty.
If you are not sure about the proper
action to correct a problem, consult your
Suzuki marine dealer.
Engine idles unstably or stalls:
• Choke knob is not pushed in securely.
(Manual choke model)
• Fuel hose is kinked or pinched.
• Spark plug is fouled.
Engine speed will not increase (Engine
power is low):
• Engine is overloaded.
• Caution system is activated.
• Propeller is damaged.
• Propeller is not properly matched to loads.
Engine vibrates excessively:
• Engine mounting bolts or clamp screws are
loose.
• Foreign object (seaweed etc.) is tangled on
propeller.
• Propeller is damaged.
Engine overheats:
• Cooling water intake(s) are blocked.
• Engine is overloaded.
• Propeller is not properly matched to loads.
FUSE
1. Turn the ignition key to the “off” position.
(Remote control model)
2. Remove the motor cover.
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