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OPERATION IN FREEZING WEATHER
When operating your outboard motor in freez-
ing temperatures, you should keep the lower
unit submerged in the water at all times.
When taking motor out of the water, stand it up
in a vertical position until the cooling system
drains completely.
NOTICE
If you leave your outboard motor out of the
water in freezing temperatures with water still
in the cooling system, the water can freeze
and expand, causing severe damage to the
motor.
When your outboard is in the water in freezing
temperatures, keep the lower unit submerged
in the water at all times. When the motor is
stored out of the water in freezing tempera-
tures stand it up in the vertical position so
that the cooling system drains completely.
MOTOR REMOVAL AND
TRANSPORTING
MOTOR REMOVAL
If it is necessary to remove the outboard motor
from your boat, we recommend that you ask
your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer to do the
work for you.
MOTOR TRANSPORTING
When transporting the motor, place the motor
either vertically or horizontally.
Vertical transport:
Attach the motor to the carrier by securing
clamp bracket with two sets of transom bolt and
nut.
Never use display stand for transportation of the
motor.
Horizontal transport:
1. Drain the engine oil. Refer to the ENGINE
OIL section.
2. Drain the gasoline from the vapor separator
as follows:
(1)Fully steer the motor to the starboard side.
(2)Pull the drain hose end 1 out.
(3)Loosen the vapor separator drain screw 2
and drain the gasoline into a suitable con-
tainer.