Suzuki DF350A - Page 14

PRECAUTIONS FOR OUTBOARD MOTOR MOUNTING
Only use genuine Su-
zuki mounting hard-
ware. Use of hardware
which is not equivalent
in quality to the gen-
uine Suzuki parts can
lead to performance
problems and transom
clamp bracket damage.
The contact surface
for the clamp brack-
et (mounting surface)
must be at.
Transom bolt must not
be exposed from tran-
som board.
Clamp brackets must
not contact gunwale
moldings or transom
cap which can create
clearance between the
transom board and the
clamp brackets.
The washer, bolt head
and nut should be
parallel to the transom
board surface to pro-
vide uniform clamping
force.
The outboard must be
secured to the boat
transom with all 6
mounting bolts, at
washers and lock nuts.
Do not install wedges
or non-metallic plate
between clamp bracket
and transom.
Make sure that there
is no clearance at the
mating surfaces be-
tween the transom
board and clamp brack-
ets. Clearance can
result in damage to the
clamp brackets.
Flat
Clamp
bracket
Transom
board
Clearance
Gunwale
Clamp
bracket
Transom
board
Clamp
bracket
Transom
board
Washer with 2 holes
Wedge
No
clearance
Notice
After completing break-in (10 hours), retighten the transom nuts to the specied torque.
Check nuts periodically for tightness.
Check the transom for dents or cracks.
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