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IMPORTANT • Become thoroughly familiar with all operat-
ing and handling characteristics of your-
 WARNING/  CAUTION/ NOTICE/ NOTE boat and motor. Practice at low and
Please read this manual and follow its instruc- moderate speeds until you are competent at
tions carefully. To emphasize special informa- handling the boat and motor. Do not
tion, the symbol  and the words WARNING, attempt to operate at maximum perfor-
CAUTION, NOTICE and NOTE have special mance until you are completely familiar with
meanings. Pay special attention to the mes- all of these characteristics.
sages highlighted by these signal words. • Carry boating safety and emergency equip-
ment. This important equipment includes;
 WARNING flotation aids for each person (plus one
throwable buoyant cushion in any boat 16
Indicates a potential hazard that could result
feet or longer), fire extinguisher, sound sig-
in death or serious injury.
naling device, visual distress signals,
anchor, bilge pump, bucket, compass,
 CAUTION emergency starter rope, extra fuel and oil,
Indicates a potential hazard that could result first aid kit, flashlight, food and water, mir-
in minor or moderate injury. ror, paddles, tool kit, and transistor radio.
Be sure you are carrying the equipment
appropriate for your trip before launching.
NOTICE • Never start the engine or let it run indoors
Indicates a potential hazard that could result or where there is little or no ventilation.
in damage to the motor or boat. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a
gas that is colorless and odorless and can
NOTE: cause death or severe injury.
Indicates special information to make mainte- • Instruct your passengers on how to operate
nance easier or instructions clearer. the boat, how to deal with emergencies, and
how to operate safety and emergency
equipment.
This symbol appears in various locations on • Do not hold onto the motor cover or any
your Suzuki product to refer you to important other parts of your outboard motor while
information in the owner’s manual. getting on or off your boat.
• Ensure that everyone wears a PFD (Per-
sonal Flotation Device) on board.
• Never operate the boat while under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO • Distribute all weight load evenly in the boat.
OWNERS • Have all scheduled maintenance performed.
Consult your authorized Suzuki marine
dealer as required.
 WARNING • Do not modify or remove any outboard
motor standard equipment. To do so may
Failure to take the proper precautions may make the motor unsafe to use.
increase the risk of death or severe injury to • Learn and obey all applicable navigation
you and your passengers. rules.
• Pay attention to all weather forecasts. Do
• Prior to first-time use of your outboard not set out if weather is unsettled.
motor, familiarize yourself thoroughly with • Use extreme caution when purchasing
the contents of this owner’s manual. Be replacement parts or accessories. Suzuki
aware of all outboard motor features and all strongly recommends that you use only
safety and maintenance requirements. genuine Suzuki replacement parts/accesso-
• Inspect the boat and motor before each trip. ries or their equivalent. Inappropriate or
See the INSPECTION BEFORE BOATING poor quality replacement parts or accesso-
section for important items. ries can create unsafe operating conditions.

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 • Never remove the flywheel cover (except for
FOREWORD
when emergency starting).
Thank you for choosing a Suzuki outboard
motor. Please read this manual carefully and
NOTE:
review it from time to time. It contains important
Mounting radio transceiver or navigational
information on safety, operation, and mainte-
equipment antennae too close to the engine
nance. A thorough understanding of the infor-
cowling can cause electrical noise interference.
mation presented in this manual will help you
Suzuki recommends that antennae be mounted
experience safe, enjoyable boating.
at least one meter (40 inches) away from the
engine cowling.
All information in this manual is based on the
latest product information available at the time
This manual should be considered a per- of publication. Due to improvements or other
manent part of the outboard motor and changes, there may be discrepancies between
should remain with the outboard motor this manual and your outboard motor. Suzuki
when resold or otherwise transferred to a reserves the right to make changes at any time
new owner or operator. Please read this without notice.
manual carefully before operating your
new Suzuki and review the manual from
time to time. It contains important infor-
mation on safety, operation, and mainte-
nance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBMERGED MOTOR ....................... 87
STORAGE PROCEDURE ................... 88
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AFTER STORAGE ............................... 89
LOCATION.............................................. 5
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ 89
FUEL AND OIL....................................... 5
SPECIFICATIONS ............................... 93
LOCATION OF SAFETY LABELS ..... 8
INFORMATION REGARDING
LOCATION OF PARTS......................... 9 EC – DIRECTIVE ................................. 93
MOTOR MOUNTING.......................... 11 FLOWCHART OF OIL CHANGE
BATTERY INSTALLATION .............. 12 REMINDER SYSTEM.......................... 94
USE OF ELECTRICAL
ACCESSORIES ..................................... 14
SUZUKI KEYLESS START SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED WITH KEYLESS
START SYSTEM) .................................... 15
PROPELLER SELECTION AND
INSTALLATION................................... 22
ADJUSTMENT...................................... 24
METER (OPTION)
MULTI-FUNCTION GAUGE ............. 27
CAUTION SYSTEM ............................. 36
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE AND
SHIFT CONTROL CAUTION
SYSTEM................................................. 40
KEYLESS START SYSTEM
CAUTION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED
WITH KEYLESS START SYSTEM) ........ 44
DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM ...................... 45
OIL CHANGE REMINDER
SYSTEM................................................. 46
ENGINE STALLING CAUTION
SYSTEM................................................. 47
WATER IN FUEL ALERT
SYSTEM................................................. 47
OPERATION OF TILTING
SYSTEMS............................................... 48
INSPECTION BEFORE BOATING ... 50
BREAK-IN ............................................. 52
OPERATION ......................................... 53
MOTOR REMOVAL AND
TRANSPORTING ................................. 71
TRAILERING........................................ 72
INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE................................... 73
FLUSHING THE WATER
PASSAGES............................................. 85

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IDENTIFICATION Suzuki recommends that you install a water-
separating fuel filter assembly between your
NUMBER LOCATION boat’s fuel tank(s) and outboard motor(s). Fuel
filtration systems of this type will help prevent
The model and identification numbers of your water that may be present in your boat’s fuel
outboard motor are stamped on a plate tank(s) from contaminating your motor’s elec-
attached to the clamp bracket. It is important to tronic fuel injection system. Water contamina-
know these numbers when you place a parts tion can cause poor engine performance and
order or if your motor is stolen. can also cause damage to the electronic fuel
injection system components.
Your Authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer can pro-
vide you advice about water-separating fuel fil-
ter systems and installation.

Gasoline/Ethanol Blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol (grain
alcohol), also known as “GASOHOL”, are com-
mercially available in some areas. Blends of this
type may be used in your outboard motor if they
are no more than 10% ethanol. Make sure this
gasoline-ethanol blend has octane ratings no
lower than those recommended for gasoline.

Use the recommended gasoline which

FUEL AND OIL conforms to the following labels.

GASOLINE
Suzuki highly recommends that you use alco-
hol-free unleaded gasoline whenever possible, or
with a minimum octane rating of 91 (Research
method). However, blends of unleaded gasoline
and alcohol with equivalent octane content may 78RB0900*
be used, provided the guidelines that follow are
met. Pump Labeling for Gasoline/Alcohol
Blends
NOTICE In some states, pumps that dispense gasoline/
alcohol blends are required to be labeled for the
type and percentage of alcohol content, and
Use of leaded gasoline can cause engine dam- whether important additives are present. Such
age. Use of improper or poor quality fuel can labels may provide enough information for you
affect performance and may damage your to determine if a particular blend of fuel meets
motor and fuel system. the requirements listed above. In other states,
pumps may not be clearly labeled as to the con-
Use only unleaded gasoline. Do not use fuel tent or type of alcohol and additives. If you are
having lower than the recommended octane, not sure that the fuel you intend to use meets
or fuel that may be stale or contaminated by these requirements, check with the service sta-
dirt/water etc. tion operator or the fuel suppliers.

NOTE:
Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain oxy-
gen-carrying additives such as alcohol.

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NOTE: ENGINE OIL
If you are not satisfied with the operation or fuel
economy of your outboard motor when you are NOTICE
using gasoline/alcohol blends, you should
switch back to unleaded gasoline containing no Use of poor quality engine oil can adversely
alcohol. affect engine performance and life.
Be sure that any gasoline/alcohol blend you use
has octane ratings of at least 91 octane Suzuki recommends that you use Suzuki
(Research method). Marine 4-Cycle Engine Oil or its equivalent.
If engine pinging is experienced, substitute
another brand as there are differences between
brands. Oil quality is a major contributor to your
Unleaded gasoline will extend spark plug life. engine’s performance and life. Always select
good quality engine oil.
Suzuki recommends the use of SAE 10W-40 or
 WARNING 10W-30 SUZUKI MARINE 4-CYCLE ENGINE
OIL. If SUZUKI MARINE 4-CYCLE ENGINE
Gasoline is extremely flammable and toxic. It OIL is not available, select a NMMA certified
can cause a fire and can be hazardous to peo- FC-W oil or good quality 4-cycle motor oil from
ple and pets. the following chart according to the average
temperatures in your area.
Always take the following precautions when
refueling: API Classification SAE Viscosity Grade
• Never permit anyone other than an adult to SG
refill the fuel tank. SH 10W–40
SJ
• If you use a portable fuel tank, always stop SL
the motor and remove the fuel tank from the SM 10W–30
boat to refill it. SN
• Do not fill the fuel tank all the way to the top TEMP.
˚C –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40

˚F –4 14 32 50 68 86 104
or fuel may overflow when it expands due to
heating by the sun.
NOTE:
• Be careful not to spill fuel. If you do, wipe it
In very cold weather (below 5°C (41°F)), use
up immediately.
SAE (or NMMA FC-W) 5W-30 for easier start-
• Do not smoke, and keep away from open
ing and smooth operation.
flames and sparks.

NOTICE

Gasoline kept in the fuel tank for long periods

of time will produce varnish and gum, which
can damage the engine.

Always use fresh gasoline.

NOTICE

Fuels containing alcohol can cause paint

damage, which is not covered under the New
Outboard Motor Limited Warranty.

Be careful not to spill fuel containing alcohol

while refueling. If fuel is spilled, wipe it up
immediately.

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GEAR OIL

Suzuki recommends the use of SUZUKI OUT-

BOARD MOTOR GEAR OIL. If it is not avail-
able, use SAE 90 hypoid gear oil which is rated
GL-5 under the API classification system.

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LOCATION OF SAFETY LABELS
Read and follow all of the labels on your out- Keep the labels on your outboard motor or fuel
board motor or fuel tank. Make sure you under- tank. Do not remove them for any reason.
stand all of the labels.

8 WARNING AVERTISSEMENT

• Fuel can leak creating a fire hazard if

you lay motor on its side. Drain fuel
completely from vapor separator or
carburetor before laying motor on its side.
• See owner’s manual for details.

• Le carburent risque de fuir et de

présenter un danger d’incendie si le
moteur est placé sur le côté.
Vidanger entièrement le carburant du
séparateur de vapeurs ou du
carburateur avant de procéder.
• Pour plus de détail, voir le manuel
du propriétaire.

Label symbol meanings : Engine start

These symbols mean as follows;
: Hazard caused by fire
: General warning symbol
(Caution or Warning) : Hazard caused by laying
the motor on its side
: Read owner’s manual carefully
: Remote control lever/gear shift
lever operation-two direction;
Forward/Neutral/Reverse
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LOCATION OF PARTS

Power trim and tilt

(P.T.T.) switch Motor cover

Pilot water hole

Flush plug
Engine oil
drain plug Clamp bracket Anode
Manual
Anode Anti-cavitation
release screw
plate
Anode
Air vent hole plug
Trim tab
Gear oil level plug

Gear oil drain plug

Water intake hole

Flush plug (No.2)

Tilt limit cam

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 MULTI-FUNCTION GAUGE KEY-FOB
(Option) (IF EQUIPPED WITH
KEYLESS START SYSTEM)

Shift lock button

Power trim and tilt (P.T.T.) switch

Remote control handle

Priming bulb

FUEL LINE

Type A Type B
REMOTE CONTROL BOX (Option)

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MOTOR MOUNTING SELECTION OF LOWER UNIT ROTATION
Lower unit of this product can be used for both
 WARNING regular rotation or counter rotation without
changing itself.
Overpowering your boat can be hazardous.
The motor will be shipped as regular rotation
Excessive horsepower will have an adverse
specification from the factory.
effect on hull safety and may cause operating/
To change the rotation from regular rotation to
handling difficulties. The boat may also sus-
counter, the rotation select connector located
tain stress and hull damage.
near the fuse case should be changed from the
original one to the optional counter select one.
Never install an outboard motor with horse-
To return it to regular rotation, use the original
power exceeding the manufacturer’s recom-
connector again.
mended maximum horsepower listed on the
Please contact your authorized Suzuki Marine
boat’s “Certification Plate”. Contact your
Dealer for details.
authorized Suzuki marine dealer if you are
unable to locate the hull “Certificate Plate”.
NOTE:
The selection of lower unit rotation closely
Suzuki strongly recommends that you have relates to the selection of the propeller type.
your outboard motor, controls and gauges Confirm the lower unit rotation of the motor
installed by an authorized Suzuki Marine before installing the propeller.
Dealer. He has the tools, the facilities and the For propeller type selection, refer to the section
know-how. of “IDENTIFICATION OF LOWER UNIT ROTA-
TION AND PROPELLER TYPE SELECTION”.
 WARNING
Regular select connector
Failure to have your outboard motor and asso-
ciated controls and gauges properly installed
can result in personal injury or damage.

Suzuki strongly recommends that you have

your outboard motor, controls and gauges
installed by your authorized Suzuki marine
dealer. He has the tools, the facilities, and the
know-how to do the job correctly.
Counter select connector

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NOTE: BATTERY INSTALLATION
If equipped with Keyless Start System:
Turn the Keyless Start System to OFF state BATTERY REQUIREMENT
before connecting or disconnecting the rotation
select connector. 850 Marine Cranking Amps (MCA)/ABYC,
If not equipped with Keyless Start System: or 670 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)/SAE
Turn the main switch OFF before connecting or or 180 Reserve Capacity (RC) Minutes/SAE
disconnecting the rotation select connector. or 12 Volts 100 AH

NOTE:
• The specifications listed above are the mini-
mum battery rating requirements for starting
the engine.
• If your boat application requires additional
battery loads, it is recommended that an aux-
iliary battery or batteries be installed. Consult
your Suzuki dealer for proper battery installa-
tion information.
• Dual-purpose (Cranking/Deep-cycle) batter-
ies can be used if they meet the minimum
specifications listed above (MCA, CCA, or
RC).
• Do not use a Deep Cycle battery for the main
cranking battery.
• When connecting batteries in parallel, they
must be of the same type, capacity, manufac-
turer, and of similar age. When replacement
is necessary, they should be replaced as a
set. Consult your Suzuki dealer for proper
battery installation information.

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BATTERY INSTALLATION
 WARNING
Secure the battery in a dry area of the boat,
away from vibration.
If you place the battery near the fuel tank, a
NOTE: spark from the battery may ignite the gaso-
• It is recommended that the battery be line, causing a fire and/or an explosion.
installed in an enclosed battery case.
Do not place the fuel tank in the same com-
• When connecting batteries, hexagon-nuts
partment/area as the battery.
must be used to secure battery leads to bat-
tery posts.
 WARNING
To hook up the battery, first connect the red
lead from the motor to the positive battery ter- Batteries produce flammable hydrogen gas
minal, then connect the black lead to the nega- and may explode if they are near flames or
tive battery terminal. sparks.

Red lead Never smoke or cause sparks when working

Sub battery near the battery. Keep the battery away from
cable open flames. To avoid creating a spark when
Black
lead
charging the battery, connect the battery
charger cables to the proper terminals before
turning the charger on.

 WARNING
White lead
Battery acid is poisonous and corrosive. It
can cause severe injury and can damage
painted surfaces.

Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing, and

painted surfaces. If battery acid comes in con-
tact with any of these, flush immediately with
large amounts of water. If acid contacts the
Hexagon-nut eyes or skin, get immediate medical attention.

NOTICE
To remove the battery, first disconnect the black
lead from the negative terminal, then discon- The electrical system or its components may
nect the red lead from the positive terminal. be damaged if proper battery precautions are
not followed.
Suzuki recommends that you install the termi-
nal cap on the positive battery terminal to pre- • Be sure to attach battery leads correctly.
vent an accidental short circuit of battery • Do not disconnect battery leads from the
terminals. battery while the engine is running.
If a terminal cap is required, contact your autho-
rized Suzuki marine dealer.

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SUB BATTERY CABLE USE OF ELECTRICAL
The sub battery cable 1 is used to supply volt-
age to the engine control system. In the midst ACCESSORIES
of the cable, a 30 A fuse 2 is provided to pro-
tect the control circuit. The amount of power (12V DC) available for
If the sub battery cable is not correctly con- accessories depends on the operating condi-
nected to the battery, engine cannot be started. tion of the motor. For detail information, please
contact an authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer.

NOTE:
Use of too much power for electrical accesso-
ries under certain operating conditions can
cause the battery to discharge.

DUAL BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM

If installing the battery isolator lead assembly,
available as optional parts, and changing the
position of 30 A fuse from standard to option,
dual battery charging system will be effective.
Be sure to check if the 30 A fuse in OPT posi-
tion is blown, when the second battery for
accessories will not be charged.
Please ask your authorized Suzuki Marine
Dealer for installation of the isolator lead
assembly.

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SUZUKI KEYLESS START  WARNING
SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED WITH
KEYLESS START SYSTEM) Radio waves from the keyless control unit
may interfere with the operation of electrical
This system allows you to start the engine by medical equipment such as pacemakers. Fail-
means of communication between the key-fob ure to take the precautions listed below can
and the keyless control unit when you have the increase the risk of severe injury or death due
key-fob with you, instead of using the mechani- to radio wave interference.
cal key.
The engine can be started when the distance Anyone who uses electrical medical equip-
between the key-fob and the keyless control ment such as a pacemaker should consult the
unit is within the communication range of 1 m medical equipment supplier to inquire if radio
(39.4 in.). waves from the keyless control unit can inter-
In addition, this system is equipped with immo- fere with the medical equipment.
bilizer feature.

KEY-FOB
Key-fob Two (2) key-fobs are supplied with the Keyless
Start System.

Keyless control unit

NOTE:
Please consult with a Suzuki Marine Dealer for
the installation of the Keyless Start System.

Also refer to the “Keyless Start System Instruc-

tion Manual” supplied with the product for  WARNING
detailed operating instructions.
The key-fob emits radio waves that may inter-
fere with aircraft operations.
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
In this system, the key-fob and the keyless con- Do NOT operate the buttons on the key-fob
trol unit uses radio communication to check if while you are in flight. When putting the key-
the key-fob ID is registered in the Keyless Start fob in a bag, etc., protect the buttons from
System. accidently being pressed.
If the key-fob ID is not registered, the system
prevents the engine from starting using the key- NOTE:
fob. The key-fob falls under the category of
restricted electronic devices for use in flight.

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 NOTICE NOTE:
• Do NOT erase or tamper with the conform-
ance certification mark.
The radio waves emitted from the key-fob may • A maximum of six (6) key-fobs can be regis-
cause interference with other wireless com- tered in one keyless control unit.
munication devices such as mobile phones • The battery life of the key-fob is about two (2)
and remoter controllers. years, which can vary depending on use.
• The key-fob is always in transmission mode
Do not operate the buttons on the key-fob
in order to communicate with the keyless
more than necessary.
control unit. For this reason, the battery may
run down quickly if it receives strong radio
 CAUTION waves from televisions or personal comput-
ers, etc.
Attempting to disassemble (except for battery
replacement), repair, or modify the key-fob NOTE:
may cause ignition, electric shock, or injury. • The emergency key should be carried sepa-
rately from the key-fob to avoid losing both of
Do NOT attempt to disassemble (except for them at the same time.
battery replacement), repair, or modify the • If the key-fob and the emergency key are lost,
key-fob. immediately contact your authorized Suzuki
Marine Dealer.
NOTICE • The key-fob uses a weak radio wave that is
susceptible to external influences when it
communicates with the keyless control unit.
The key-fob is comprised of sophisticated
For this reason, it may not operate properly
electronic components that can become dam-
aged and may fail to function properly if you under the following use environment.
do not take proper precaution. – There is a nearby facility that emits strong
radio waves such as a television tower,
• Do NOT leave it in places that may reach a electric power plant, or broadcasting sta-
high temperature. tion, etc.
• Do NOT apply a strong impact, such as – The key-fob is held close to other wireless
dropping it. communication devices such as mobile
• Do NOT bring it close to any magnetic phone, radio equipment or a laptop per-
objects. sonal computer.
• Do NOT place it near any electro-magnetic – The key-fob is in contact with or covered
devices such as a television or audio equip- with a metallic object.
ment.
• Do NOT place it near any electric medical NOTE:
equipment (microwave therapy equipment, One (1) emergency key is included in the main
low frequency therapy equipment, etc.), or switch panel for the Keyless Start System.
receive medical treatment with the key-fob
in your pocket, etc.

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Switching the communication mode of  CAUTION
the key-fob
Press and hold the lock button 1 on the key-fob
for more than one second to switch between Do not expose Hand Unit to excessive heat
ON mode and OFF mode. such as from sunlight or fire.

NOTE: NOTICE
If the lock button is pressed briefly while in com-
munication ON mode, the LED 2 on the key-
fob briefly flashes once. To prevent damage to the key-fob, be careful
when replacing the battery.

• Install the lithium disc-type battery with the

electrodes facing the proper direction.
• Do NOT touch the internal circuit of the key-
fob when replacing the battery.

If the key-fob battery runs low, “Remote Key

Battery Low” appears on the gauge, which indi-
cates the battery should be replaced.

KEY-FOB BATTERY REPLACEMENT

 WARNING

This product contains a coin/button cell bat-

tery. If swallowed, the coin/button cell battery
can cause severe internal burns in just 2
hours and may lead to death.

• THE BATTERY IS A CHEMICAL BURN HAZ- To replace the key-fob battery:

ARD. DO NOT INGEST THE BATTERY. If you 1. Insert a flat blade screwdriver in the slot of
think batteries might have been swallowed the key-fob and remove the cover.
or placed inside any part of the body, seek
immediate medical attention.
• Keep new and used batteries away from
children. If the battery compartment cannot
be closed securely, stop using this product
and keep it away from children.

 CAUTION

There is a danger of explosion if the battery is

replaced with an incorrect type.

Only replace the battery with the same or

equivalent type.

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2. Remove the O-ring 1. 4. Replace the battery so its + terminal faces
the cover side as shown in the illustration.
Lithium disc type battery: CR2025 or equiva-
lent.
Confirm that the O-ring is placed in position
on the body side.

NOTE:
The O-ring may be fitted on the cover side.

NOTICE
5. Reinstall the cover.
If the O-ring is damaged, the waterproof per-
formance deteriorates, which can cause the
key-fob to malfunction.

Be careful not to damage the O-ring when

removing it.

3. Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the slot at

the mark on the cover to remove the bat-
tery.

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SETTING AND/OR CHANGING THE PASS- 6. Pull out the emergency stop switch lock
CODE plate.
By setting a 4-digit passcode, the engine can
be started by entering the passcode even if the
key-fob battery has run down or the key-fob is
lost.
The same method is used to set and change
the passcode.

NOTE:
Carry the passcode with the emergency key in
case the key-fob battery runs down or the key-
fob is lost.

NOTE: 7. Within eight (8) seconds after performing

When the passcode has been updated or Step 5, start the following operation.
changed, the previous passcode is deleted and (1) Turn the main switch to the “ ” position and
updated to the new passcode. hold it for about five (5) seconds then
release it to the “ ” position.
Use the following procedure to set or change Repeat this operation for two more times.
the passcode: The buzzer sounds once and the system
1. Confirm that the engine is stopped. enters stand-by mode for passcode input.
2. Make sure the emergency switch lock plate
is in place. NOTE:
3. Confirm the key-fob is within the communi- The buzzer will not sound if the operation in
cation range of the Keyless Start System. Step (1) is not performed within eight (8) sec-
4. Confirm that the key-fob is in communication onds or the operation fails.
ON mode. (Refer to “Switching the commu-
nication mode of the key-fob” section.)
Hold it for five (5) seconds.
5. Turn the main switch to the “ ” position and
then release it. The main switch automati-
cally returns to the “ ” position.
The buzzer on the engine control side emits
one (1) long sound while the buzzer on the
keyless control unit side emits two (2) short
sounds simultaneously.

(2) Within 60 seconds after performing Step (1),

turn the main switch to the “ ” position and
then release it. The main switch automati-
cally returns to the “ ” position.
The buzzer starts emitting short sounds.
Briefly turn the switch after the number of
sounds that is the same as the first pass-
code digit. For example, if the first passcode
digit is seven, turn the switch after the sev-
enth sound.
To set or select zero (0), turn the switch after
the 10th sound.

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NOTE: NOTE:
If the operation in Step (2) is not performed • If a passcode is not entered during the 10
within 60 seconds after performing Step (1), the sounds, the process will start over again after
passcode input operation will be cancelled and briefly turning the switch.
the buzzer will sound three (3) times. • If the main switch is not turned to select a
passcode number after repeating the pass-
code input operation three (3) times, the input
Example: When entering 7 operation is cancelled.
In this case, the buzzer emits short beeps for
five (5) seconds to notify that the input opera-
tion has been cancelled.
• If the passcode input operation has been per-
formed multiple times, the last passcode
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 entered will become effective.
• To interrupt passcode input, install the lock
plate on the emergency stop switch.
After the buzzer emits 10 sounds, it emits one
long sound before to returning to stand-by Hold it for five (5) seconds.
mode for the second passcode digit.

(3) Repeat Step 2 to enter the second, third and

fourth passcode digits.
(4) After entering the fourth pass code digit, the
buzzer emits one continuous sound – within
60 seconds, turn the switch ON and hold it
for five (5) seconds until the buzzer stops,
then release it.

NOTE: NOTE:
The buzzer emits one (1) short sound for the When performing the passcode input operation
1st digit, two (2) short sounds for the 2nd digit, again after the operation has been cancelled
three (3) short sounds for the 3rd digit, and four due to passcode input failure or after having
(4) short sounds for the 4th digit. interrupted the operation;
1) Install the emergency switch lock plate.
2) Turn the main switch to the “ ” position
Buzzer sound
When entering
and then release it to the “ ” position.
the 1st digit 3) Perform the procedure described above
When entering from Step 5.
the 2nd digit
When entering
the 3rd digit
When entering
the 4th digit

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(5) After the buzzer has sounded once, the key- 6. Within eight (8) seconds after performing
fob LED will blink the entered passcode. Step 5, start the following operation.
(1) Turn the main switch to the “ ” position and
Example: In the case of passcode 1234 hold it for five (5) seconds or longer, then
release it to the “ ” position.
LED Repeat this operation for two more times.

Hold it for five (5) seconds.

Number of key-fob blinks

(6) Install the lock plate on the emergency stop

switch.
(7) Turn the main switch to the “ ” position and
then release it to the “ ” position to turn the (2) The LED on the key-fob blinks once and the
Keyless Start System OFF. buzzer sounds once.
After that, do not perform any operation for After that, the LED on the key-fob blinks to
at least 30 seconds, while the system per- indicate the passcode by the number of
forms passcode update. blinks, as shown in the illustration.
This is indicated repeatedly.

PASSCODE CONFIRMATION NOTE:

1. Confirm that the engine is stopped. The passcode indication will not start if Step (1)
2. Make sure the emergency switch lock plate is not performed within eight (8) seconds or the
is in place. operation fails.
3. Confirm the key-fob is within the communi- In this case, turn the main switch to the “ ”
cation range of the Keyless Start System. position and then release it to the “ ” position
4. Confirm the key-fob is in ON mode. (Refer to to turn the Keyless Start System OFF. After
“Switching the communication mode of the that, retry the procedure from Step 5.
key-fob” section.)
5. Turn the main switch to the “ ” position and Example: In the case of passcode 1234
then release it. The main switch automati- LED
cally returns to the “ ” position.
The buzzer on the engine control side emits
one (1) long sound while the buzzer on the
keyless control unit side emits two (2) short
sounds simultaneously.

7. After the passcode confirmation is com-

pleted, turn the main switch to the “ ” posi-
tion and then release it. The main switch
automatically returns to the “ ” position.
The Keyless Start System turns OFF and
the passcode indication stops.

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PROPELLER SELECTION To identify the lower unit rotation type:
1. Remove the motor cover.
AND INSTALLATION 2. Confirm the rotation select connector
located near the fuse case as shown in fig-
IDENTIFICATION OF LOWER UNIT ROTA- ure.
TION AND PROPELLER TYPE SELECTION In regular rotation lower unit and counter
rotation lower unit, rotation select connector
 WARNING differ from the other as follow:
• For Regular rotation lower unit:
A blue rotation select connector 2 will be
If a right hand rotation propeller is installed on found and there is a label “REGULAR” 1
a counter rotation lower unit, or a left hand on the connector.
rotation propeller on a regular rotation lower • For Counter rotation lower unit:
unit, the boat could go in the opposite direc- A white rotation select connector 4 will be
tion expected, which could lead to an acci- found and there is a label “COUNTER” 3
dent. on the connector.
Do not use a right hand rotation propeller with
a counter rotation lower unit or a left hand
rotation propeller with a regular rotation lower
unit.

The lower unit rotation of this product can be

chosen between regular rotation and counter
rotation.
When shift into forward gear, the propeller shaft
of regular rotation lower unit rotates clockwise,
while the counter rotation lower unit rotates
Regular rotation lower unit
counterclockwise as viewed from behind.
Before installing the propeller, confirm the lower
unit rotation type.
It is necessary to match the installed propeller
type to the lower unit type.
Install a right hand rotation propeller with
regular rotation lower unit, or left hand rota-
tion propeller with counter rotation lower
unit.
Please contact your authorized Suzuki Marine
Dealer for more detail.

Counter rotation lower unit

3. The propeller type suitable for the lower unit

type should be selected and installed.

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NOTE: NOTICE
• Right hand rotation propellers are identified
with the letter “R” after the propeller size indi-
cation on the propeller. Installing a propeller with either too much or
• Left hand rotation propellers are identified too little pitch will cause incorrect maximum
with the letter “L” after the propeller size indi- engine speed, which may result in severe
cation on the propeller.
damage to the motor.

Ask your authorized Suzuki marine dealer to

assist you in selecting a suitable propeller for
your boat.

You can determine if your propeller is appropri-

ate for use with your boat by using a tachome-
ter to measure engine speed when operating
your boat at full throttle, under minimum load
conditions. If you are using an appropriate pro-
peller, the engine speed will be within the fol-
lowing range:

5000 – 6000
DF150AP
r/min. (min–1)
Full throttle
5500 – 6100
operating DF175AP
r/min. (min–1)
range
Right hand propeller: 5500 – 6100
DF200AP
r/min. (min–1)
3 × 16 ×  × R
If the engine speed is not within this range, con-
Left hand propeller: sult your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer to
determine which propeller size is best for you.
3 × 16 ×  × L

PROPELLER SELECTION
It is essential to use a propeller on your out-
board motor that is properly matched to your
boat’s operating characteristics. The speed of
the engine when you operate your boat at full
throttle depends on the propeller you use.
Excessive engine speed can seriously damage
the motor, while low engine speed at full throttle
will adversely affect the performance. Your
operating load will also affect propeller selec-
tion. Smaller loads generally require larger-
pitch propellers; larger loads generally require
smaller-pitch propellers. Your authorized Suzuki
Marine Dealer will assist you in selecting a suit-
able propeller for your boat.

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PROPELLER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT
 WARNING TRIM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
To help maintain steering stability and good
Failure to take proper precautions when performance, always maintain the proper trim
installing or removing the propeller can result angle as shown in the illustration. The appropri-
in severe personal injury. ate trim angle varies depending on the combi-
nation of the boat, engine, and propeller, as well
When installing or removing the propeller: as operating conditions.
• Always shift into “Neutral” and remove the
emergency stop switch lock plate so that
the motor cannot be started accidentally.
• Wear gloves to protect hands, and “lock”
the propeller by placing a block of wood
between the blades and the anti-cavitation
plate.

To install a propeller on your outboard motor, • Trim angle too small (Boat tends to “plow”)
use the following procedure:

• Trim angle too large (Boat tends to “porpoise”)

1. Coat the propeller shaft splines 1 liberally

with Suzuki water resistant grease to help
prevent corrosion.
2. Place the stopper 2 on the shaft. • Proper trim angle
3. Align the propeller 3 with the propeller shaft
splines and slide the propeller onto the shaft.
4. Place the spacer 4 and washer 5 on the
shaft.
5. Install the propeller nut 6 and tighten it with
a torque wrench to 50 – 60 N·m (5.1 – 6.1
kgf-m/37 – 44 lbf-ft).
6. Insert the cotter pin 7 and bend it so that it
can’t come off.
Tilt range
To remove the propeller, reverse the above pro- Trim range
cedure.

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 TRIM TAB ADJUSTMENT
 WARNING This adjustment is used to compensate for the
possible tendency of your boat to veer slightly
Trim angle greatly affects steering stability. If to port or starboard. This tendency could be
the trim angle is too small, the boat may due to such things as propeller torque, motor
“plow” or “bow steer”. If the trim angle is too mounting position, etc.
large, the boat may “chine walk” from side to
side or “porpoise” up and down. These condi- To adjust the trim tab:
tions, which result in loss of steering control, 1. Loosen the bolt A that holds the trim tab in
can cause occupants to be thrown overboard. place.

Always maintain proper trim angle based on

the combination of your boat, engine, and pro-
peller, as well as operating conditions.

 WARNING

When the motor is tilted beyond the maximum

trim position, the swivel bracket will not have
side support from the clamp bracket and the
tilt system will be unable to cushion the
engine if the lower unit strikes an obstruction. 2. If the boat tends to veer to port, move the
This could lead to occupant injury. rear end of the trim tab toward the port side.
If the boat tends to veer to starboard, move
Do not operate the engine above 1500 r/min or the starboard side.
operate the boat in a planing attitude with the
motor tilted beyond the maximum trim posi-
tion.

NOTICE

If you operate the boat with the motor trimmed

beyond the maximum trim position, the water
intake holes may be above the water line,
causing severe engine damage due to over-
heating.
3. Tighten the bolt that holds the trim tab in
Never operate the boat with the motor place.
trimmed beyond the maximum trim position.
After adjusting the trim tab, check to see if the
Make a test run in the boat to determine if the boat still tends to veer to one side. If necessary,
trim angle needs to be adjusted. Adjust the trim readjust the trim tab.
angle using the Power Trim and Tilt system.
Refer to the POWER TRIM AND TILT section.

If you still cannot achieve good performance,

there may be a problem with engine mounting
height. Consult your dealer for assistance.

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CONTROL HANDLE ADJUSTMENT MOTOR COVER FASTENING
The control handle friction and control handle ADJUSTMENT
detent force can be adjusted to suit operator’s If you feel motor cover fastening is loose or too
preference. The control handle friction adjust- tight when locking the levers, adjust as follows:
ment will change the overall effort to move the
control handle. This will help prevent undesired 1. Loosen the bolts 1.
movement of the control handle in rough water 2. Adjust the position of brackets 2. To
conditions. Consult your authorized Suzuki increase the fastening, move the brackets to
marine dealer to adjust the control handle fric- the direction A. To decrease the fastening,
tion and detent force. move the brackets to the direction B.
3. Tighten the bolts.
Type A
Motor cover

Type B

Type Adjustable item

A Friction and detent force
B Friction

IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT

The idle speed has been factory adjusted
between 600 – 700 r/min. in neutral.

NOTE:
If idle speed cannot be set within the specified
range, contact your authorized Suzuki Marine
Dealer.

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METER (OPTION) BUTTON FUNCTIONS
The multi-function gauge has four buttons:
MULTI-FUNCTION GAUGE [MENU], [ ], [ ], and [SET].

This gauge is multifunctional gauge that dis-

plays the various information through digital
communication with the engine.
Information displayed are engine speed, shift
position, fuel level, fuel consumption, etc.

The function of each button is as follows.

The [MENU] button gives you access to the
menu screen.

NOTE:
Pressing and holding the [MENU] button can
NOTE: transfer the mode to the TROLL mode.
There is information that cannot be displayed
depending on the model and equipment. Use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to move the
selection cursor, select sub information, and
NOTE: adjust information input.
Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer
for setting up the multi-function gauge. NOTE:
Press and hold either the [ ] or [ ] button to
NOTE: reset the trip time, trip distance, average fuel
For details the proper handling of the multi- consumption, and total fuel consumption in the
function gauge, refer to “OPERATION sub information simultaneously.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL” packed in the gauge. The [SET] button is used to decide the select-
able item.
NOTE:
The navigation data on this gauge should be NOTE:
used only for your reference. When exact navi- Pressing and holding the [SET] button, can
gation information is required, use nautical change the illumination for the gauge screen to
charts and/or accurate navigation instruments that for the daytime or nighttime.
together with the multi-function gauge.

Day Night
P P
M M

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SCREEN SELECTION 1. Engine Speed Display Screen
The multi-function gauge can select the display The engine speed 1, shift position 2, trim
screen from the following choices. position 3, time 4, engine position 5 and
sub information 6 are displayed.
• Engine Speed The sub information display can be switched
• Ground Speed/Fuel Information by pressing the [ ] or [ ] buttons.
• Fuel Information This screen can be selected between digital
• All Items Display Screen (Full Item) and analog display. (Refer to the MENU
INFORMATION SELECTION section)
To select the display screen:
Press the [SET] button and select the desired
display screen.
Digital Analog
Every time the [SET] button is pressed, the dis-
play screen switches in the following sequence.

Engine Speed Display Screen

Speed/Fuel Information Display

Screen
2. Speed/Fuel Information Display Screen
The speed 1, fuel level 2, sub information
Fuel Information Display Screen 3 and time 4 are displayed.
The sub information display can be switched
by pressing the [ ] or [ ] buttons.
This screen can be selected between digital
All Items Display Screen and analog display. (Refer to the MENU
INFORMATION SELECTION section)

NOTE:
Screens that had been set to “OFF” in the dis- Digital Analog
play setting are not displayed and the display
skips to the next screen. (Refer to the MENU
INFORMATION SELECTION section)

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3. Fuel Information Display Screen
This screen indicates the remaining fuel lev- Digital
els of each tank installed, along with sub
information.
The sub information display can be switched
by pressing the [ ] or [ ] buttons.
This screen indicates only in digital mode.

Analog1 Analog2

SUB INFORMATION SELECTION

When the Engine Speed, Ground Speed/Fuel
Information or Fuel Information screen is dis-
played, press the [ ] or [ ] button to switch
No.1 the sub Information display in the following
No.2 sequence.

No.3
No.4 Total operating hours

Trip time

Trip distance
4. All Items Display Screen
This screen displays all the general indica-
Battery voltage/Cooling water temperature
tion items for this gauge.
This screen can be selected between digital,
analog1 and analog2 display. (Refer to the Instantaneous fuel flow
MENU INFORMATION SELECTION sec-
tion)
Total Instantaneous fuel flow

Instantaneous fuel economy

Average fuel economy

Total fuel used

Latitude/Longitude

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NOTE: 4. Battery Voltage/Cooling Water Tempera-
Press and hold either the [ ] or [ ] button to ture
reset the trip time, trip distance, average fuel The cooling water temperature and battery
consumption, and total fuel consumption in the voltage are displayed.
sub information simultaneously. All other items
are also reset simultaneously, in addition to the
displayed item.

1. Total Operating Hours

The total operating hours from brand-new
engine are displayed.

5. Instantaneous fuel flow

This screen indicates the instantaneous fuel
flow of each outboard motor.

2. Trip Time
This screen indicates the trip time since it
was reset last time.

6. Total Instantaneous fuel flow

This screen indicates the total instantaneous
fuel flow of all outboard motors installed.

3. Trip Distance FLOW TOTAL

This screen indicates the trip distance since
it was reset last time.

7. Instantaneous fuel economy

This screen indicates the total instantaneous
fuel economy of all outboard motors
installed.

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8. Average fuel economy MENU INFORMATION SELECTION
This screen indicates the total average fuel The menu screen is displayed when the MENU
economy of all outboard motors installed. button is pressed while any screen is displayed.
While the menu screen is displayed, press the
MENU button to return to the previous screen.
The MENU has four items of [Illumination],
[Diagnosis], [Display], and [Initial Setting].

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select a menu

item.

9. Total fuel used

This screen indicates the total fuel used of
all outboard motors installed. Diagnosis
Display
Device List
Initial Setting
Ver. 1.170 1.210 46828

1. Illumination
Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select “Illu-
mination” and then press the [SET] button to
display the Illumination selection menu.
10. Latitude/Longitude
The latitude and longitude of current boat Brightness
position are displayed. The screen brightness can be adjusted in 10
steps.
Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select “Bright-
ness” and press the [SET] button. Next, adjust
the brightness using the [ ] or [ ] button and
then press the [SET] button.

NOTE: Day or Night Day Night

If the “Latitude/Longitude” are not displayed,
confirm the connection of the GPS receiver and Sync ON OFF
confirm the radio wave receiving condition.

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Day or Night 2. Diagnosis
Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select “Day or NOTE:
Night” and press the [SET] button. Next, select For details the proper handling of the multi-
“Day” or “Night” using the [ ] or [ ] button function gauge, refer to “OPERATION
and then press the [SET] button. INSTRUCTION MANUAL” packed in the gauge.

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select “Diagno-

sis” and then press the [SET] button to display
the Diagnosis selection menu.

Sync ON OFF Diagnosis

Current Code
Data Output

Day Night
P P
M M

Current Code
Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select “Current
Code” and, then press the [SET] button to dis-
play the diagnostic code and/or caution mes-
sage that are currently activated.

Sync
Current Code
The “Brightness” setting is synchronized with
the “Day or Night” setting for the two or more
gauges where “ON” has been selected in the
“Sync” setting.
Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select “Sync”
and press the [SET] button. Next, select “ON”
(synchronous) or “OFF” (asynchronous) using
the [ ] or [ ] button and then press the
[SET] button.
(Refer to the CAUTION SYSTEM and DIAG-
NOSTIC SYSTEM section)

Day or Night Day Night

Sync ON OFF

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Data Output Next, press the [ ] or [ ] button to select log
Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select “Data file name and then press the [SET] button to
Output” and then press the [SET] button to dis- display the QR code. By means of reading this
play the Data Output selection menu. QR code, the “Create Data” items (engine oil
change frequency, total operation hours, etc.)
obtained and saved before, can be checked.
Data Output
Create Data
Log

1/ 3

Create Data:
Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select “Create
Data” and then press the [SET] button to dis- 3. Display
play the QR code. While [Display] is selected, press the [SET] but-
By means of reading this QR code, the “Create ton to display the selection menu for Digital indi-
Data” items (engine oil change frequency, total cation, Analog indication, and indication OFF.
operation hours, etc.) can be checked. Select the display item using the [ ] or [ ]
button. Then, press the [SET] button to select
“Analog1”, “Analog2”, “Digital” or “OFF”.
As the “Fuel” screen displays only in digital
mode, the available selection is either “ON” or
“OFF.”

1/3

Log:
Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select “Log”
and then press the [SET] button to display the
log file name.

When the indication is set to “OFF”, the display

Log screen for that item is skipped and the next
screen is displayed. (Refer to the SCREEN
20161201-171220 SELECTION section)
DATA 01
NOTE:
It is not possible to set all the display items to
OFF (hidden). Please set at least one (1) dis-
play item to be displayed.

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4. Device list “Initial Setting” contains five (5) menus.
The serial number 1 of the connected multi- Select the Initial Setting menu using the [ ] or
function gauge, the name 2 of the con- [ ] button, and then press the [SET] button to
nected device(s) and its serial number 3 are display the setting screen.
displayed.
Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select
“Device List” and press the [SET] button.

Device List
Serial No. 00000CB8
POINT-1 GPS
6271

Unit
Setting for the following units.
Distance: set the unit for distance.
Press the [SET] button to select the unit.
5. Initial Setting
Items in the Initial Setting include important
items for initial setting. Therefore, the confirma-
tion screen “Revise initial setting?” is displayed
when you select “Initial Setting” in the menu
screen and press the [SET] button. To change
the Initial Setting, select “Yes” using the [ ] or Quantity L G (US) G(IMP)
[ ] button and press the [SET] button to dis- Speed Scale LOW HIGH
play the Initial Setting menu screen.
Econ D/Q Q/D I/100km
Revise initial setting?
Yes
No Quantity: set the unit for fuel quantity.
Press the [SET] button to select the unit.

Quantity L G (US) G(IMP)

Speed Scale LOW HIGH
Econ D/Q Q/D I/100km

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Speed Scale: setting for the speed scale. 12h or 24h: select 12-hour or 24-hour display.
The setting of Speed Scale is reflected only on Press the [SET] button to select “12h” or “24h.”
the analog screen display.
Press the [SET] button to select the scale to be
indicated.

Quantity L G (US) G(IMP)

Speed Scale LOW HIGH
Econ D/Q Q/D I/100km
Timezone: set the time zone.
This gauge can be set the time by entering the
time difference from the standard time (Green-
Econ: set the unit for fuel economy. wich time). After the time difference is entered,
Press the [SET] button to select the unit. it is not required to enter it again.
Time can be set in the range of +14:00 from
–12:00.

Press the [SET] button to activate the input

position, and adjust the time difference using
Quantity L G (US) G(IMP) the [ ] or [ ] button.
Press the [ ] or [ ] button briefly to change
Speed Scale LOW HIGH the time in 15-minute increment. Press and
Econ D/Q Q/D I/100km hold the button to change the time continuously
by 15 minutes.

NOTE:
If the “Timezone” is not displayed, confirm the
Time connection of the GPS receiver.
Setting for the time indication. If a GPS receiver is not installed, the screen
displays “--:--”.
Clock: setting for display/non-display of the
clock.
Press the [SET] button to select “ON” or “OFF.”

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Position CAUTION SYSTEM
Setting for the gauge and engine position.
Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer The caution systems are designed to alert you
for setting change of “Position”. to certain situations which may cause damage
to your outboard motor.
Sensor Setting
Settings for various sensors. NOTICE
Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer
for setting change of “Sensor Setting”.
Your outboard motor may become damaged if
Tank you rely on the Caution System to alert you to
Setting for fuel tanks. any malfunction that may occur or to give you
Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer an indication of the need for maintenance.
for setting change of “Tank”.
To avoid damage to your outboard motor, reg-
ularly inspect and maintain it.
ALARM
Alarms alert the user of an operating condition NOTICE
that requires action. If an alarm occurs, the
gauge screen will display the caution message Continuing to operate your outboard motor
and the caution alarm icon immediately. with the Caution System activated can result
in severe damage to your outboard motor.
The caution message clears when any of the
buttons are pressed on the gauge. However, If the Caution System activates while you are
the caution alarm icon is displayed until elimi- operating your outboard motor, stop the
nating the cause. The buzzer sound also stops motor as soon as possible and correct the
when the cause is eliminated. problem or consult your authorized Suzuki
marine dealer for assistance.

INDICATOR CHECK
If equipped with Keyless Start System:
Each time when the Keyless Start System is
turned to ON state by turning the main switch to
the “ ” position and then turning it back to the
“ ” position, the alarm buzzer will sound for
three seconds.

Caution message Caution alarm icon NOTICE

If the Caution System is not working properly,

you may not be alerted to a condition that can
cause damage to your outboard motor.

If the buzzer does not sound when the Key-

less Start System has been turned to ON state
by operating the main switch, the buzzer may
be broken or a failure may exist in the system
circuit. Consult your authorized Suzuki
marine dealer.

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If not equipped with Keyless Start System: The “Over Revolution” indication clears when
Each time the main switch is turned to the “ON” any of the button is pressed in the gauge.
position, the alarm buzzer will sound for three
seconds. This system must be reset by moving the throt-
tle to the idle position for about one second to
NOTICE restore full engine operation.

If the Caution System is not working properly, NOTICE

you may not be alerted to a condition that can
cause damage to your outboard motor. If the Over-Revolution Caution System acti-
vates at recommended maximum throttle and
If the buzzer does not sound when the main you are sure that the propeller pitch is suffi-
switch is turned to the “ON” position, the cient and there are no factors like “over-trim-
buzzer may be broken or a failure may exist in ming” or “ventilation”, there may be a
the system circuit. Consult your authorized problem with the Over-Revolution Caution
Suzuki marine dealer. System.

Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer

OVER-REVOLUTION CAUTION SYSTEM if the Over-Revolution Caution System acti-
This system is activated when engine speed vates for no apparent reason.
exceeds maximum recommended speed for
more than 10 seconds. In addition, “Rev Limit”
is displayed on screen. OIL PRESSURE CAUTION SYSTEM
This system operates when the engine lubricat-
ing oil pressure drops below the correct level.

If this system activates, the “Low Oil Pressure”

and caution alarm icon are displayed on
screen, and the buzzer sounds. In addition,
when this system is activated at 1000 r/min. or
higher, engine speed will automatically be
reduced to approximately 1000 r/min.
If you continue to run, the engine will automati-
cally stop 3 minutes after beginning of the
above CAUTION system activation.
If you continue to run, engine speed will auto-
matically be reduced to approximately 3000 r/min, NOTE:
simultaneously the buzzer sounds. Then the In case that the engine is automatically stopped
display will be changed into “Over Revolution”. due to the CAUTION system, the engine can be
started again.
However the CAUTION system will repeatedly
activate until eliminating the cause.

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 OVERHEAT CAUTION SYSTEM
This system is activated when the cylinder wall
temperature is too high due to insufficient water
cooling.

NOTE:
The overheat caution system will not detect
high combustion chamber temperature caused
by, for example, an oil system malfunction, poor
quality fuel, or spark plugs with an incorrect
heat range.

If this system activates, the “Overheat” and cau-

The “Low Oil Pressure” indication clears when
tion alarm icon are displayed on screen, and
any of the button is pressed in the gauge. How-
the buzzer sounds. In addition, when this sys-
ever, the caution alarm icon is displayed until
tem is activated at 2000 r/min. or higher, engine
eliminating the cause.
speed will automatically be reduced to approxi-
mately 2000 r/min.
If this system activates, stop the engine imme-
If you continue to run, the engine will automati-
diately, if wind and water conditions make it safe
cally stop 3 minutes after beginning of the
to do so.
above CAUTION system activation.
Check the oil level and add oil if necessary. If
NOTE:
the oil level is correct, consult your authorized
In case that the engine is automatically stopped
Suzuki Marine Dealer.
due to the CAUTION system, the engine can be
started again.
NOTICE However the CAUTION system will repeatedly
activate until eliminating the cause.
Your engine may become severely damaged If
you rely on the Oil Pressure Caution System
to indicate the need to add engine oil.

Check the engine oil level periodically and add

oil as necessary.

NOTICE

Operating the engine with the Oil Pressure

Caution System activated can result in severe
engine damage.
The “Overheat” indication clears when any of
If the Oil Pressure Caution System activates, the button is pressed in the gauge. However,
stop the engine as soon as possible and add the caution alarm icon is displayed until elimi-
engine oil, if necessary, or otherwise correct nating the cause.
the problem.
If the overheat caution system activates when
operating, reduce engine speed immediately
and check if water is being discharged from the
pilot water hole. If no water is seen, follow the
procedures outlined below.

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Water and wind conditions permitting, stop the BATTERY VOLTAGE CAUTION SYSTEM
engine, tilt it out of the water and remove any This system is activated when the battery volt-
debris like seaweed, plastic bags or sand that age deficiency which could impair your motor’s
may have blocked the water intakes. performance occurs.
Lower the engine into the water, being sure that
water intakes are immersed, and restart it. If this system activates, the “Low Battery Volt-
age” and caution alarm icon are indicated on
Check (A) that water discharges from the pilot screen and the buzzer sounds.
hole and (B) that “Overheat” is not displayed on
screen.
Be aware that “Overheat” is displayed on
screen again if engine temperature rises abnor-
mally. If either of the above situations arises,
your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer must be
consulted as soon as possible.

NOTE:
If pilot hole water discharge is sufficient, buzzer
and display on screen may still operate until
engine temperature decreases. Run engine in
NEUTRAL only until the caution systems are
cancelled. The “Low Battery Voltage” indication cleares
when any of the button is pressed in the gauge.
NOTICE However, the caution alarm icon is displayed
until eliminating the cause.
Operating the engine with the Overheat Cau- This system will be canceled automatically
tion System activated can result in severe when the battery voltage restores to the proper
engine damage. voltage level. Refrain from using any electrical
equipment such as P.T.T. system, hydraulic trim
If the Overheat Caution System activates, stop tabs, hydraulic jack plate, etc.
the engine as soon as possible, wind and
water conditions permitting, and inspect the
engine according to the above instructions.
 WARNING
Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer
if you cannot correct the problem. Failure to take proper precautions when
inspecting or servicing the battery can be haz-
NOTE: ardous.
Remember that the overheat caution system
cannot detect overheating caused by, for exam- Do not attempt to inspect or service the bat-
ple, an oil system malfunction, poor quality fuel, tery without first reading the warnings, cau-
or incorrect spark plugs. tions, and instructions in the “BATTERY
INSTALLATION” section of this manual.
NOTE:
If the engine is operated beyond the maximum
trim position, the water intake holes may be
above the water line. In this situation, the over-
heat caution system may activate.

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NOTE: ELECTRONIC
• A marginal battery may have enough power
to start your engine, yet may still cause this
THROTTLE AND SHIFT
caution system to activate whenever engine CONTROL CAUTION
or boat accessory use places a high current SYSTEM
demand on the battery.
• If equipped with Keyless Start System:
If a message “Low Battery Voltage” is dis-
CONTROL UNIT COMMUNICATION
played and the engine stops while the Key- CAUTION SYSTEM
less Start System is in ON state, check the This system is activated in the event of an error
in the control system of the electronic throttle
following:
and shift systems.
If not equipped with Keyless Start System:
If a message, “Low Battery Voltage” is dis- If this system activates, the “Check Control Unit
played while the main switch is in the “ON” C.” and caution alarm icon are displayed on
position and the engine stops, check follow- screen, and the buzzer sounds. In addition, the
ing: red lamp 1 on the control panel lights up.
– The battery switch is in the “ON” position.
– The battery is connected correctly.
– The battery is in sound condition.
• If this caution system activates continuously,
even after you have stopped using engine or
boat accessories, contact your authorized
Suzuki Marine Dealer.

For single For dual, triple

engine or quadruple engine
Control panel

The “Check Control Unit C.” indication clears

when any of the button is pressed in the gauge.
However, the caution alarm icon is displayed
until eliminating the cause.

NOTICE

If this system activates for no apparent rea-

son, there may be a problem with the system.

Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer.

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2ND STATION CAUTION SYSTEM THROTTLE SYSTEM CAUTION SYSTEM
This system is activated in the event of an error This system is activated in the event of an error
in the control system of the 2nd station. of the control system of the electronic throttle.
If this system activates, the “Check Throttle
If this system activates, the “Check 2nd Station” System” and caution alarm icon are displayed
and caution alarm icon are displayed on on screen, and the buzzer sounds. In addition,
screen, and the buzzer sounds. In addition, the the engine highest rpm is restricted to 2000
red lamp 1 on the control panel lights up. r/min.
If this system is activated, the engine cannot be
controlled any more from the 2nd station but
can be controlled from the 1st station.

The “Check Throttle System” indication clears

when any of the button is pressed in the gauge.
However, the caution alarm icon is displayed
until eliminating the cause.

NOTICE

If this system activates for no apparent rea-

son, there may be a problem with the system.
For single For dual, triple
engine or quadruple engine Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer.

Control panel

The “Check 2nd Station” indication clears when

any of the button is pressed in the gauge. How-
ever, the caution alarm icon is displayed until
eliminating the cause.

NOTICE

If this system activates for no apparent rea-

son, there may be a problem with the system.

Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer.

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SHIFT CONTROL CAUTION SYSTEM
This system is activated in the event of an error
NOTICE
of the control system of the electronic shift.
If this system activates for no apparent rea-
If this system activates, the “Check Shift Con- son, there may be a problem with the system.
trol” and caution alarm icon are displayed on
screen and the buzzer sounds. Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer.

GAUGE COMMUNICATION CAUTION

SYSTEM
This system activates when there is a commu-
nication error of the gauge.

If this system activates, the “Check Gauge C.” is

indicated on the screen.

If this system is activated, the engine speed or

shift cannot be controlled by operating the
remote control lever but the engine can be
operated at the idle speed.
By shifting the remote control lever to the neu-
tral position and pressing the throttle only
switch, the engine speed can be adjusted from
the idle speed to approximately 2000 r/min. with
the remote control lever.
The “Check Gauge C.” indication clears when
any of the buttons are pressed on the gauge.

NOTICE

If this system activates for no apparent rea-

son, there may be a problem with the system.

Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer.

NOTE:
While the message, “Check Shift Control”, is
displayed, the clutch cannot be shifted to the
Forward, Neutral or Reverse position.

The “Check Shift control” indication clears when

any of the button is pressed in the gauge. How-
ever, the caution alarm icon is displayed until
eliminating the cause.

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STATION SETTING TROLL MODE TROLL CONDITION CAUTION SYSTEM
CAUTION SYSTEM This system activates when the mode cannot
This system is activated when the TROLL mode be transferred to the TROLL Mode.
operation is started on the gauge screen of the
cockpit, where the TROLL Mode operation is If this system activates, the “Check Troll Condi-
not available. tion” is displayed on screen.

If this system activates, the “Check Station Set-

ting” is displayed on screen.

Make sure that the remote control lever has

been shifted into forward or reverse and the
engine throttle has been fully closed.
Identify the cockpit where the SELECT LED on Refer to the Setting the Troll Mode section.
the control panel is turned ON and perform the
TROLL Mode operation from the gauge screen The “Check Troll Condition” indication clears
of that cockpit where the SELECT LED is when any of the button is pressed in the gauge.
turned ON.
TROLL SYSTEM CAUTION SYSTEM
The current ECM and BCM of your outboard
motor does not applicable to the troll mode sys-
tem.

If this system activates, the “Check Troll Sys-

tem” is displayed on screen.

On the gauge screen where the TROLL Mode

operation is available, is displayed.

The “Check Station Setting” indication clears

when any of the button is pressed in the gauge.

The “Check Troll System” indication clears

when any of the button is pressed in the gauge.
If this system activates, consult your authorized
Suzuki Maine Dealer.

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KEYLESS START SYSTEM KEY-FOB BATTERY CAUTION
CAUTION SYSTEM SYSTEM
The caution system is activated when key-fob
(IF EQUIPPED WITH KEYLESS START battery voltage drops to a point which could
SYSTEM) impair key-fob performance.
KEY-FOB CAUTION SYSTEM If this system activates, the “Remote Key Bat-
The caution system is activated when key-fob tery Low” and caution alarm icon are indicated
identification error. on the screen.

If this system activates, the “Check Remote

Key” and caution alarm icon are indicated on
the screen.

The “Remote Key Battery Low” is cleared when

any of the buttons are pressed on the gauge.
However, the caution alarm icon is displayed
until the cause is addressed.
The “Check Remote Key” is cleared when any
of the buttons are pressed on the gauge. How- NOTE:
ever, the caution alarm icon is displayed until If this system activates, replace the battery of
the cause is addressed. key-fob. (Refer to KEY-FOB BATTERY
REPLACEMENT section.)
NOTE:
• If the message “Check Remote Key” is dis-
played, check the following:
– The key-fob is within the communication
range of the keyless control unit.
– The key-fob is in communication mode.
(Refer to “Switching the communication
mode of the key-fob” section.)
– There is no object interfering with the radio
wave between the key-fob and the keyless
control unit.
– The key-fob battery has sufficient capacity.
– The correct key-fob has been authenti-
cated by the Keyless Start System.
• If this caution system activates continuously,
contact your authorized Suzuki Maine Dealer.

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KEYLESS CONTROL UNIT CAUTION DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
SYSTEM
This system is activated when the 12 volt bat- If abnormal conditions exist in any sensor sig-
tery voltage to the keyless control unit drops to nal being input to the control unit, the self-diag-
a point which could impair the keyless control nostic system warns of the abnormal condition.
unit performance.
If this system activates, the “Check Engine X –
If this system activates, the “Keyless Unit Bat- X” and check engine icon are displayed on
tery Low” and caution alarm icon are indicated screen, and the buzzer sounds.
on the screen.

The “Check Engine X – X” is cleared when any

The “Keyless Unit Battery Low” is cleared when of the buttons are pressed in the gauge. How-
any of the buttons are pressed on the gauge. ever, the check engine icon is displayed until
However, the caution alarm icon is displayed the cause is addressed.
until the cause is addressed.
Also incorporated is a fail-safe provision that
NOTE: allows the operation at a restricted speed even
• If the message “Keyless Unit Battery Low” is under such a failure condition.
displayed, check the following:
– The 12 volt battery is in sound condition. NOTE:
– Contact failure of the battery terminal. • If equipped with Keyless Start System:
• If this caution system activates continuously, This diagnostic code is designed to appear
consult your authorized Suzuki Maine Dealer. while the Keyless Start System is in ON
state.
If not equipped with Keyless Start System:
This diagnostic code is designed to appear
while the main switch is turned on.
• The buzzer sound with diagnostic system
activating will be canceled by pushing the
main switch in.

NOTICE

If the diagnostic system activates while you

are operating your outboard motor, there is an
abnormal condition in one of the sensor sig-
nals of the control system.

Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer

for repair of the control system.

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OIL CHANGE REMINDER CANCELLATION
1. If equipped with Keyless Start System:
SYSTEM Turn the Keyless Start System to ON state
by turn the main switch to the “ ” position
This system informs the operator of the time for and then release it. The main switch auto-
replacing engine oil on the basis of the mainte- matically returns to the “ ” position.
nance schedule.
The system is designed to register the total
operating hours of the outboard motor and
function its operation when the preprogrammed
hours have reached.
(Refer to the INSPECTION AND MAINTE-
NANCE section and the last page.)

SYSTEM ACTIVATION
When the total operating hours have reached
the preprogrammed hours, the “Change Oil” is
displayed on screen, and the buzzer sounds. If not equipped with Keyless Start System:
This indication will repeat until you cancel the Turn the main switch to the “ON” position.
system activation.

2. Pull out the emergency stop switch lock

plate 1.
3. Push the start & stop switch 2 three times in
10 seconds. A short beep will be heard if the
cancellation is successfully finished.

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4. If equipped with Keyless Start System: ENGINE STALLING
Turn the main switch to the “ ” position and
then release it to the “ ” position to turn the
CAUTION SYSTEM
Keyless Start System to OFF state.
This system informs the operator when the
NOTE: motor stalls while it is operating.
The Keyless Start System can also be turned to When the engine stalls for any reason, the cau-
OFF state by pressing the lock button on the tion buzzer sounds three times.
key-fob.

WATER IN FUEL ALERT

SYSTEM
This engine is equipped with an integral fuel fil-
ter/water separator and associated alert sys-
tem.

The alert system will activate if water separated

If not equipped with Keyless Start System: from the fuel exceeds a specific volume.
Turn the main switch to the “OFF” position.
If this system activates, the “Water in Fuel” and
caution alarm icon will display at all the time
and a buzzer will sound when the engine is in
neutral only.

5. Set the plate 1 in the original position.

NOTE:
• Canceling of the system activation is possible
regardless of whether or not the engine oil
The “Water in Fuel” indication clears when any
has been replaced. Once the system has
of the button is pressed in the gauge. However,
operated, however, Suzuki strongly recom- the caution alarm icon is displayed until the
mends that the engine oil be replaced before eliminating the cause.
canceling the system activation.
• Even if the engine oil has been replaced with If this system activates, stop the engine imme-
the system not operating, it is still necessary diately, if wind and water conditions are safe to
to perform the cancellation. do so, and check the fuel filter/water separator
for water. Or consult your authorized Suzuki
marine dealer.

For inspection and cleaning of the fuel filter,

refer to the LOW PRESSURE FUEL FILTER in
the INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE sec-
tion.

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OPERATION OF TILTING If not equipped with Keyless Start System:
SYSTEMS
 WARNING
POWER TRIM AND TILT
The “Power Trim and Tilt” is operated by press- The power trim and tilt (PTT) switch on the
ing the switch. To tilt the motor up, press the side cover can be accidentally activated when
upper part of the switch. To tilt the motor down, the main switch is off, resulting in injury.
press the lower part of the switch.
Keep all persons away from the outboard
motor to help prevent accidental activation of
the PTT system.

UP NOTE:
If equipped with Keyless Start System:
DOWN The PTT switch on the remote control lever
cannot be activated when the keyless start sys-
tem is in OFF state.
If not equipped with Keyless Start System:
The PTT switch on the remote control lever can
not be activated when the main switch is off.

UP

DOWN TILT LIMITER CAM

If the outboard motor contacts the motor well of
the boat while tilting, adjust the tilt limiter cam to
limit maximum tilt position.
1. Place the motor in the normal running posi-
tion.
2. Rotate the tilt limiter cam:
To reduce the amount of tilt, move the tab A
of cam upward.
If equipped with Keyless Start System: To increase the amount of tilt, move the tab
A of cam downward.
 WARNING

The power trim and tilt (PTT) switch on the

side cover can be accidentally activated when
the Keyless Start System is in OFF state,
resulting in injury.

Keep all persons away from the outboard

motor to help prevent accidental activation of
the PTT system.

3. To check your adjustment, tilt the motor fully

up to check for motor contact.
Adjust further if necessary.
Return the motor to the normal running posi-
tion for each adjustment, and repeat your
check after each adjustment.

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 TILT BRACKET
 WARNING The Tilt Bracket is provided so you can support
the motor in a tilted position for non-moving
Adjusting the tilt limiter cam will not prevent engine support.
the outboard motor from tilting fully up and To set the Tilt Bracket:
contacting the motor well if the motor’s lower 1. Tilt the motor all the way up by pressing the
unit hits an object at high speed. Such tilting Power Trim and Tilt “UP” switch.
could damage your motor and boat and injure 2. Pull down the Tilt Bracket as shown in the
boat occupants. illustration.
3. Lower the motor by pressing the Power Trim
Keep all occupants away from the motor when and Tilt “DOWN” switch, until the motor is
operating at high speed. supported by the Tilt Bracket.

MANUAL TILTING
If you are unable to tilt the motor using the
“Power Trim and Tilt” because of an electrical
problem or some other problem, you can move
the motor manually. To tilt the motor up or
down, turn the manual release valve A two
turns counterclockwise, move the motor to the
desired position, then retighten the release
screw.

4. Continue to operate the Power Trim and Tilt

“DOWN” switch until the trim rods are com-
pletely retracted.

 CAUTION

The motor is very heavy. When you tilt it man-

ually, you could injure your back or slip and
NOTICE
fall causing injury.

When you tilt the motor manually, ensure that If you do not retract the trim rams completely
your grip and footing are secure and that you when mooring, they may become deteriorated
are able to support the weight of the engine. or corroded.

Be sure to retract the trim rams completely

when mooring.

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To release the Tilt Bracket, tilt the motor all the INSPECTION BEFORE
way up using the Power Trim and Tilt “UP”
switch, and pull up the Tilt Bracket.
BOATING
If equipped with Keyless Start System:  WARNING

 CAUTION Failure to inspect your boat and motor before

beginning a trip can be hazardous.
The remote Power Trim and Tilt switch will
work when the Keyless start system is off. If Before boating, always perform the inspec-
someone activates the switch while you are tions described in this section.
moving the tilt bracket, your hand could be
injured. It is important to make sure that your boat and
motor are in good condition and that you are
Keep all persons away from the remote Power properly prepared for an emergency.
Trim and Tilt switch while you are moving the Always perform the following checks before you
tilt bracket. begin boating:

If not equipped with Keyless Start System: • Make sure that you have enough fuel for
the intended run.
 CAUTION
• Check the level of engine oil in the sump.

The remote Power Trim and Tilt switch will NOTICE

work when the main switch is off. If someone
activates the switch while you are moving the
tilt bracket, your hand could be injured. Running the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can cause serious engine dam-
Keep all persons away from the remote Power age.
Trim and Tilt switch while you are moving the
tilt bracket. Always check the oil level before each trip and
add oil if necessary.
NOTICE
To check the oil level:

Damage can occur if you use the tilt bracket NOTE:

other than when the boat is moored or is oth- To avoid an incorrect assessment of engine oil
erwise stationary. level, check the level only when the engine has
cooled.
The tilt bracket relieves pressure from the
power trim and tilt and should only be used 1. Place the motor in a vertical position, then
when the boat is stationary. Do not use the tilt remove the motor cover 1 by unlocking the
bracket when trailering your boat and motor. lever 2 and 3.
Refer to the TRAILERING section of this man-
ual.

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2. Pull out the oil dipstick and wipe oil off with a To fill the engine oil:
clean cloth. 1. Remove the oil filler cap.
2. Fill the recommended engine oil to the upper
level.

NOTE:
If the engine oil is contaminated or discolored,
replace with fresh engine oil (Refer to Inspec-
tion and maintenance/engine oil section). NOTICE

3. Insert the dipstick all the way into the engine, Running the engine with an excessive amount
then remove it again. of oil can damage the engine.

Do not overfill the engine with oil.

3. Tighten the oil filler cap securely.

UPPER LIMIT • Check the battery solution level.

The level should be kept between the MAX
and the MIN level lines at all times. If the
level drops below the MIN level line, refer
LOWER LIMIT to MAINTENANCE section.

• Make sure that the battery leads are

The oil on the dipstick should be between the
securely connected to the battery termi-
upper and lower limits shown on the dipstick. If
nals.
the oil level indication is near the lower limit,
add enough oil to raise the level to the upper
• Visually check the propeller to make sure
limit.
it is not damaged.

• Make sure that the motor is securely

mounted to the transom.

• Check for proper operation of the Power

Trim and Tilt.

• Make sure you have the boating safety

and emergency equipment on board.

• Make sure that the emergency stop switch

operates properly.

• Make sure the obstacle is not attached to

water intake hole.

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BREAK-IN 2. For the next 1 hour:
Safe boating conditions permitting, operate
Proper operation during this break-in period will the engine in gear at 4000 r/min. or at three-
help ensure maximum life and performance quarter throttle. Avoid running the engine at
from your engine. The following guidelines will full throttle.
explain proper break-in procedures. 3. Remaining 7 hours:
Safe boating conditions permitting, operate
NOTICE the engine in gear at desired engine speed.
You may occasionally use full throttle; how-
ever do not operate the engine continuously
Failure to follow the break-in procedures at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at any
described below can result in severe engine time.
damage.
NOTICE
Be sure to follow the engine break-in proce-
dures described below.
Running continuously at full throttle for more
Break-in period: 10 hours than 5 minutes at a time during the last 7
hours of break-in operation may cause severe
Break-in procedure engine damage such as seizure.
1. For the initial 2 hours:
Allow sufficient idling time (about 5 minutes) During the last 7 hours of break-in operation,
for the engine to warm up after cold engine do not operate at wide open throttle for more
starting. than 5 minutes at a time.

NOTICE

Running at high speed without sufficient

warm-up may cause severe engine damage
such as piston seizure.

Always allow sufficient idling time (5 minutes)

for the engine to warm-up before running at
high speed.

After warming up, run the engine at idling

speed or the lowest in-gear speed for about
15 minutes.
During the remaining 1 hour and 45 minutes,
if safe boating conditions permit, operate the
engine in gear at less than 1/2 (half) throttle
(3000 r/min.).

NOTE:
You may throttle up beyond the recommended
operating range to plane your boat, then imme-
diately reduce the throttle to the recommended
operating range.

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OPERATION CONTROL PANEL (OPTION)

MAIN SWITCH (OPTION)

If equipped with Keyless Start System:
Turn the Keyless Start System to ON or OFF
state by as follows.
(1) Make sure that the key-fob is within the com-
munication range of the keyless control unit.
(2) Turn the main switch to the “ ” position and
then release it. The main switch automati-
cally returns to the “ ” position.
When the Keyless Start System has been For single For dual engine
turned to ON state by operating the main engine For quadruple engine
switch, all LEDs on the control panel will light
and the buzzer sounds.

For triple engine

NOTE:
On a boat equipped with quadruple engines,
NOTE: use two control panels which are for dual
If the operation in the above step (2) is per- engine. When operating the SELECT, THROT-
formed continuously, it is regarded as a theft or TLE ONLY and SYNC function, all four engines
tampering and the main switch operation will are controlled by either control panel switch.
not be accepted until a certain period has
elapsed. Start & Stop Switch
This is a switch to start and stop the engine.
If not equipped with Keyless Start System: The engine can be started with the remote con-
The main switch on the panel turns power of the trol handle at the neutral position.
engine on and off.
When the main switch is turned ON, all LEDs
on the control panel will light and the buzzer
sounds.

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Station Select Switch
Switches control between driving stations on
boats equipped with more than one driving sta-
tion.
When pushing the select switch to select sta-
tion, SELECT LED on the control panel at the
driving station selected comes on, and the
SELECT LED at the driving station not selected
goes out.
This switch is enabled only when the remote
control handle at the 1st and 2nd driving sta-
tions are at the neutral position. Throttle Only Switch
This is a switch to fix or release the shift posi-
tion to the neutral, thereby allowing to operate
NOTE: the throttle without changing the shift position.
If equipped with Keyless Start System: When the shift position is fixed to the neutral,
When the Keyless Start System has been the THROTTLE ONLY LED comes on and when
turned to ON state by operating the main released, the THROTTLE ONLY LED goes out.
switch, the 1st driving station is automatically Only when the remote control handle is at the
selected. By operating this switch with the neutral position, the throttle only switch is
remote control handle in positions other than enabled.
the neutral, the SELECT LED blinks and the
buzzer sounds at the same time. NOTE:
If not equipped with Keyless Start System: If this switch is operated with the remote control
When the main switch is turned ON, the 1st handle at a position other than neutral, the
driving station is automatically selected. By THROTTLE ONLY LED blinks and the buzzer
operating this switch with the remote control sounds at the same time.
handle in positions other than the neutral, the
SELECT LED blinks and the buzzer sounds at NOTE:
the same time. • When selecting the THROTTLE ONLY mode,
continue to push the THROTTLE ONLY
NOTE: switch until the buzzer sounds one short
• When pushing the SELECT switch to select beep.
station, continue to push SELECT switch until • If equipped with Keyless Start System:
the buzzer sounds one short beep. If the THROTTLE ONLY mode cannot be
• If equipped with Keyless Start System: selected, operate the main switch to turn the
If failed to switch from the 2nd station to the Keyless Start System to OFF state and wait
1st station, operate the main switch to turn for 20 seconds, and then turn it back to ON
the Keyless Start System to OFF state and state again.
wait for 20 seconds, and then turn it back to If not equipped with Keyless Start System:
ON state again. If it is not possible to out the THROTTLE
If not equipped with Keyless Start System: ONLY mode, turn OFF the main switch then
If selecting the 1st station returning from the turn ON it after 20 seconds past.
2nd station is failed, turn OFF the main • Consult your authorized Suzuki marine
switch then turn ON it after 20 seconds past. dealer if the THROTTLE ONLY mode can not
• Consult your authorized Suzuki marine be selected.
dealer if the station can not be selected.

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Engine Synchronize Switch Center Engine Control Switch
On dual or triple engine installation, this is a This is a switch to link or unlink the center
switch to synchronize or unsynchronize the eig- engine with the port engine.
ine speed with the port side engine. When the link is selected, the CENTER CTRL
On quadruple engine installation, this is a LED comes on.
switch to synchronize or unsynchronize the To switch between link and unlink modes, set
engine speed with the port side engine on two the remote control handle to the neutral position
engine groups. Two engine groups don’t syn- and operate the center engine control switch.
chronize each other. When the engines are unlinked, the center
Engine speed is synchronized in forward cruis- engine is at the neutral position and the engine
ing. When the engine speed is synchronized, speed is kept at idling.
the SYNC LED comes on and, when the engine When unlinking is selected, the CENTER CTRL
speed is unsynchronized, the SYNC LED goes LED goes out.
out. Only when all the remote control handles are at
Synchronization does not take place in idle the neutral position, this switch is enabled.
speed and full throttle operation.
NOTE:
NOTE: • If equipped with Keyless Start System:
• If equipped with Keyless Start System: When the Keyless Start System has been
When the Keyless Start System has been turned to ON state by operating the main
turned to ON state, synchronization is auto- switch, link is automatically selected.
matically selected.
If not equipped with Keyless Start System:
If not equipped with Keyless Start System: When the main switch is turned ON, link is
When the main switch is turned ON, synchro- automatically selected.
nization is automatically selected. • If this switch is operated with the remote con-
• While the engines are synchronous with each trol handle at a position other than neutral,
other, difference of their engine speed is the CENTER CTRL LED blinks and the
automatically reduced. On the dual or triple buzzer sounds at the same time.
engine installation, this function is not effec-
tive when positions of the right and left
remote control levers are remarkably differ-
ent.

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Tilt Up & Down Switch BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START THE
The “Power Trim and Tilt” is operated by press- ENGINE
ing the switch. To tilt the motor up, press the up 1. The motor has been lowered into the water.
switch. To tilt the motor down, press the DN 2. Make sure that the motor fuel hose and the
switch. hose from the boat’s fuel tank are securely
attached and clamped.
NOTE:
If equipped with Keyless Start System:
The tilt up and tilt down switches cannot be acti-
vated when the Keyless Start System is in OFF
state.
If not equipped with Keyless Start System:
The tilt up and tilt down switches can not be
activated when the main switch is off.

3. Ensure that the boat fuel tank is correctly

vented and that any in-line filters are free of
dirt etc. If fuel tank filler cap has a manual
vent, be sure that it is fully open.

4. Make sure that the motor is in “NEUTRAL”.

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5. Make sure the lock plate is in place and NOTE:
attach the emergency stop switch cord to a A spare plastic lock plate is provided for tempo-
part of your body. rary use only. Remove it from the cord and
place it in a safe place on board your boat. If
you lose or break the emergency stop switch
cord/lock plate assembly, replace it as soon as
possible so that you can resume normal use of
the emergency stop switch.

STARTING THE ENGINE

 WARNING

Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a

dangerous gas that is difficult to detect
because it is colorless and odorless. Breath-
ing carbon monoxide can cause death or
severe injury.

Never start the engine or let it run indoors or

where there is little or no ventilation.

NOTE:
If the emergency stop switch lock plate is not in
position, the starter motor cannot operate.
 WARNING
1. Squeeze the fuel line priming bulb several
Failure to properly attach the emergency stop times until you feel resistance.
switch cord or to take proper precautions to
help ensure that the emergency stop switch
works as intended may result in serious injury
or death to the operator or passengers.

Always take the following precautions:

• Make sure that the emergency stop switch
cord is fastened securely to the operator’s
wrist or to an appropriate clothing area (belt
etc.).
• Ensure that no obstructions impede or
restrict emergency stop switch operation.
• Be careful not to pull the stop switch cord
or knock out the lock plate during normal
operation. The motor will stop abruptly, and
the loss of forward motion may unexpect-
edly throw occupants forward.

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2. If equipped with Keyless Start System: 3. Push the start & stop switch to start the
(1) Confirm that the key-fob is in communication engine.
ON mode (Refer to the “Switching the Com-
munication mode of the key-fob” section.) NOTE:
(2) While the key-fob is within the communica- By pressing the Start & Stop switch once, the
tion range of the keyless control unit, turn starter motor turns for 3 seconds continuously
the main switch to the “ ” position and then until the engine starts.
release it. The main switch automatically
returns to the “ ” position.
The buzzer sounds twice to notify that the
Keyless Start System has been turned ON.

NOTICE

If you hold in the START & STOP switch to

If not equipped with Keyless Start System: start the engine, the starter system can be
Turn the main switch to the “ON” position. damaged.

Push the START & STOP switch and release it

to start the engine. The engine will crank con-
tinuously for 3 seconds or until the engine
starts.

NOTE:
The continuous operating time of the starter
motor is set at five seconds.
When this time is exceeded, the starter motor
will automatically stop.
If the motor stops, wait about ten seconds for
NOTE: the motor to cool down and try again.
If equipped with Keyless Start System:
The communication range is a distance of 1 m NOTICE
(39.4 in.) between the key-fob and the keyless
control unit.
If the Keyless Start System fails to turn ON, the If “Low Oil Pressure” is displayed on the
buzzer emits one (1) long sound and five (5) screen of the meter while operating the out-
short sounds. board, the oil level may be low enough to dam-
In this case, repeat the procedure again. age the engine.

Stop the engine and check the oil level.

4. Warm up the engine for about 5 minutes.

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 NOTICE If equipped with Keyless Start System:
EMERGENCY START
Operating the engine at high RPM or “wide
open throttle” immediately after starting the NOTE:
engine without allowing the engine to warm One (1) emergency key is included in the main
up may cause engine failure. switch panel for the Keyless Start System.

Always allow the engine to warm up suffi- If the key-fob is lost or the key-fob battery has
ciently before operating it at high speeds. run low, the Keyless Start System OFF (locked)
state can be released by using the emergency
key and entering the 4-digit passcode.
Cooling water check
As soon as the engine starts, water should 1. Turn the main switch 1 to the right about
spray out of the pilot water hole 1, indicating 15° and pull it out.
that the water pump and cooling system are
working properly. If you notice that water does
not spray out of the pilot water hole, stop the
engine as soon as possible and consult your 15˚
Suzuki Marine Dealer.

2. Insert the emergency key 2 into the key cyl-

inder.

NOTICE

Never operate your outboard motor when

there is no water coming out of the pilot water
hole, or severe damage can result.

After starting the engine, check to make sure

that there is water coming out of the pilot
water hole. 3. Make sure lock plate 3 is in position.

 WARNING

Operating the boat when the emergency stop

switch is not operating properly can be haz-
ardous.

Before starting off, check to make sure that

the emergency stop switch operates properly.

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4. Turn the emergency key to “ ” position, 7. Take the following steps to enter the pass-
and then release it to the “ ” position. The code.
buzzer emits one (1) long sound and five (5) (1) Turn the main switch to the “ ” position and
short sounds. then release it. The main switch automati-
cally returns to the “ ” position.

5. Pull out the emergency stop switch lock

plate. (2) The buzzer starts emitting short sounds.
When the buzzer sounds for the same num-
ber of times as the 1st digit of the passcode,
immediately turn the emergency key to the
“ ” position, and release it to the “ ” posi-
tion.
To enter “0” in the passcode, turn the switch
after the buzzer sounds 10 times.

Example: When entering 7

6. Turn the emergency key to the “ ” position

and hold it until the buzzer sounds.
Turn the emergency key back to the “ ”
position. The system turns to stand-by state
for passcode input. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

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(3) After an 11th long sound, repeat steps 1 and NOTE:
2 to enter the second, third and fourth pass- • If the passcode input has not been per-
code digits. formed, passcode input for the same digit will
start again after the main switch is operated.
NOTE: • The input operation is cancelled if no entry is
The buzzer emits one (1) short sound for the made after repeating the passcode input
1st digit, two (2) short sounds for the 2nd digit, operation three (3) times.
three (3) short sounds for the 3rd digit, and four The buzzer then sounds three (3) times to
(4) short sounds for the 4th digit. notify that the input operation has been can-
celled.
Buzzer sound • To enter the passcode again after the input
When entering
the 1st digit operation has been cancelled; repeat the pro-
When entering
cedure from Step 2.
the 2nd digit • The passcode input can be interrupted by
When entering installing the lock plate on the emergency
the 3rd digit
stop switch.
When entering
the 4th digit
(4) Turn the emergency key to the counterclock-
wise within 10 seconds after entering the 4th
NOTE: digit of the passcode. The buzzer emits two
If a wrong passcode is entered or the input (2) short sounds when the passcode input is
operation fails, the buzzer emits a long sound successful, and the engine can then be
after entering the 4th digit followed by three started.
additional beeps, and the operation is can- If the emergency key is not operated within
celled. 10 seconds, the buzzer sounds five (5) times
followed by another beep, and the input
operation is cancelled. In this case, repeat
the procedure beginning at Step 2.

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To start the engine: To stop the engine:
(5) Install the lock plate 3 on the emergency 1. Shift into “NEUTRAL”.
stop switch. 2. After operating at full throttle, cool off the
engine a few minutes by allowing it to idle or
troll at low speed.
3. Push the START & STOP switch to stop the
engine.
4. Turn the emergency key to the “ ” position
and then release it to the “ ” position to
turn the Keyless Start System to OFF state.
And then, pull out the emergency key from
the key cylinder.

(6) Make sure the motor is in “NEUTRAL”.

NOTE:
The passcode authentication state is main-
tained for 15 seconds after turning the emer-
gency key to the “ ” position. In this state, the
(7) Push the START & STOP switch to start the engine can be started by turning the emer-
engine. gency key to the left and pressing the START &
STOP switch. To restart the engine when the
15-second period has elapsed after turning the
emergency key to the “ ” position, repeat the
emergency key operation from the beginning.

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SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL Shifting
NOTE:
NOTICE
Type B remote control box
The type B remote control box has a lock mech-
Severe engine damage may occur if (a) engine anism to help prevent accidental moving from
speed is not allowed to return to idle and boat neutral to forward or reverse. To release the
speed is not reduced when shifting from lock, push in the shift lock button before chang-
“FORWARD” to “REVERSE” or from ing.
“REVERSE” to “FORWARD”, or (b) care is not
taken when operating the boat in reverse.
Shift lock button
Always allow the engine speed to return to
idle before shifting. Exercise caution and use
minimal speed when operating the boat in
reverse. Be sure the handle/shift lever is in the
desired position before accelerating.

NOTE:
• On a boat equipped with triple engines, the Type B
center engine and port engine are started
with port shift lever 1 to link the center To shift into “FORWARD”, move the control
engine with the port engine. handle forward to approximate position A, as
• On a boat equipped with quadruple engines, shown in the illustration.
the two engines on port side are started with
shift lever 1 and the two engines on star- To shift into “REVERSE”, move the control han-
board side are started with shift lever 2. dle rearward to approximate position B, as
• When the engine stops, the clutch moves to shown in the illustration.
the neutral position irrespective of the posi-
tion of the remote control lever. NEUTRAL
• The clutch cannot be changed over either to 18˚ 18˚
Forward or Reverse by operating the remote
control lever while the engine stops. REVERSE
FORWARD

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Speed Control 4. Turn the Keyless Start System to OFF
To increase speed after you have shifted into (locked) status by one of the following meth-
gear, continue moving the control handle for- ods.
ward or rearward. • Make sure that the key-fob is within the
communication range of the keyless con-
 WARNING trol unit.
Turn the main switch to the “ ” position
and then release it. The main switch auto-
Since the same handle is used for shifting and matically returns to the “ ” position.
speed control it is possible to move the han- The buzzer sounds once to notify that the
dle past the detent and engage the throttle. Keyless Start System has been turned to
This can cause the boat to move suddenly OFF (locked) state.
resulting in personal injury or property dam-
age.

You must be careful not to move the control

handle too far forward or rearward when shift-
ing.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

NOTE:
When it is necessary to stop the engine in an
emergency, pull the emergency stop switch lock
• While the key-fob is within the communi-
plate by pulling the emergency stop switch
cation range of the keyless control unit,
cord.
press the lock button 1 on the key-fob.
The buzzer sounds once to notify that the
If equipped with Keyless Start System:
Keyless Start System has been turned
To stop the engine:
OFF (locked).
1. Shift into “NEUTRAL”.
2. After operating at full throttle, cool off the
engine a few minutes by allowing it to idle or
troll at low speed.
3. Push the “START & STOP” switch to stop the
engine.

NOTICE

If the Keyless Start System is in ON state

while the engine is not running, the battery
will be discharged.

Always turn the Keyless Start System to OFF

state when the engine is not running.

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  WARNING

Unauthorized use of your boat could lead to

an accident or damage to your boat.

To prevent unauthorized use of your boat, be

sure to remove the key and emergency stop
switch lock plate when the boat is unattended.

5. After stopping the engine, disconnect the

fuel line from the outboard motor if there is a 4. Turn the main switch to the “OFF” position.
fuel connector. Always leave the main switch in the “OFF”
position when the motor is not running, or
 WARNING the battery can discharge.

If you leave the motor stopped for a long

period of time with the fuel line connected,
fuel can leak out.

Disconnect the fuel line from fuel tank, if there

is a fuel connector, whenever you leave the
motor stopped for a long period of time.

6. Turn the air-vent screw on the fuel tank cap

clockwise to shut the vent (if equipped).

NOTE: NOTICE
To make sure that the emergency stop switch
operates properly, stop the engine occasionally
by pulling out the lock plate, while operating the
If the main switch is left ON when the engine
engine at idling speed.
is not running, the battery will discharge.

If not equipped with Keyless Start System:

Always turn the main switch OFF when the
To stop the engine:
engine is not running.
1. Shift into “NEUTRAL”.
2. After operating at full throttle, cool off the  WARNING
engine a few minutes by allowing it to idle or
troll at low speed. Unauthorized use of your boat could lead to
3. Push the “START & STOP” switch. an accident or damage to your boat.

To prevent unauthorized use of your boat, be

sure to remove the key and emergency stop
switch lock plate when the boat is unattended.

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5. After stopping the engine, disconnect the OPERATION IN SHALLOW WATER
fuel line from the outboard motor if there is a When operating your boat in shallow water, it
fuel connector. may be necessary to tilt the motor higher than
the normal trim angle. When you tilt the motor
 WARNING beyond the normal trim angle, however, you
should only operate the boat at slow speeds.
After returning to deep water, be sure to lower
If you leave the motor stopped for a long the motor to the normal trim angle.
period of time with the fuel line connected,
fuel can leak out.  WARNING
Disconnect the fuel line from fuel tank, if there
is a fuel connector, whenever you leave the When the motor is beyond the maximum trim
motor stopped for a long period of time. position, the swivel bracket will not have side
support from the clamp bracket and the tilt
6. Turn the air-vent screw on the fuel tank cap system will be unable to cushion the engine if
clockwise to shut the vent (if equipped). the lower unit strikes an obstruction. This
could lead to occupant injury. In addition,
NOTE: beyond the maximum trim position, the water
To make sure that the emergency stop switch intake holes may be above the water line,
operates properly, stop the engine occasionally which can result in severe engine damage
by pulling out the lock plate, while operating the from overheating.
engine at idling speed.
Do not operate the engine above 1500 r/min or
operate the boat in a planing attitude with the
engine beyond the maximum trim position.
MOORING
The motor should be tilted up out of the water
when you moor the boat in shallow water or if NOTICE
the motor will not be used for some time, to pro-
tect it from damage by underwater obstacles at If the motor hits bottom, serious damage can
low tide or corrosion from salt water. occur.
Refer to the TILT BRACKET section for details
on how to tilt up the motor. Do not allow the motor to hit bottom. If the
motor does strike bottom, inspect it immedi-
NOTICE ately for damage.

Improperly securing your boat may cause

damage to your boat or motor, or other prop-
erty damage.

Do not allow your motor to rub against quay

walls, piers or other boats when the boat is
tied up.

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OPERATING THE TROLL MODE 3. When “YES” is selected:
MULTI-FUNCTION GAUGE When “YES” is selected and the [SET]
Switching to TROLL Mode button is pressed, one beep sounds to show
Press and hold the [MENU] button during cruis- that it is now in TROLL Mode. At the same
ing operation at Trolling Speed (minimum time, the screen will change and display the
speed), and this will switch the operation to specific TROLL Mode screen, and
TROLL Mode. is displayed on the gauge screen. When the
For the Trolling Speed, the desired engine gauge screen displays “Engine Speed
speed can be set and maintained within the Screen” or “All Items Screen”, the engine
range from 650 r/min to 1200 r/min using the speed screen automatically changes from
[ ] or [ ] button. an analog to a digital display.
NOTE:
Please contact your authorized Suzuki Marine
Dealer for more information.

Setting the Troll Mode

1. Shift into forward or reverse gear and make
sure that the throttle is fully closed (in-gear
idle speed).
2. When the [MENU] button is pressed and
held in the Multi-Function Gauge screen, the
confirmation message “Start Troll Mode?” is
displayed.

• This icon appears on the

screen of the Multi-Function
Gauge that was operated to
get into the troll mode, and
shows operatable Multi-Func-
tion Gauge of the troll mode.

• This icon appears on the

screen of the Multi-Function
Gauge(s) that did not be oper-
ated to get into the troll mode.
This icon appears on the
screen of the Multi-Function
Gauge(s) that cannot operate
the troll mode.

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Example of the troll mode display on the Multi- NOTE:
Function Gauge that can operate the troll • This system will not function properly until
mode. engine is at normal operating temperature.
• If the [MENU] button is pressed and held
while the remote control lever is in neutral,
the mode will not switch to TROLL Mode.
• For the multiple engines:
– If the throttle of all engines are fully closed
and one of engines is in-gear, it shifts to
the troll mode when the [MENU] button is
pressed.
– In-gear idle speed of all engines is con-
trolled at the same time.

When “No” is selected:

When “No” is selected and the [SET] button is
pressed, the display will return to the original
gauge screen.

Example of the troll mode display on the Multi-

Function Gauge that cannot operate the troll
mode.
Adjusting Trolling Speed
• When pressing the [ ] button, one short
beep sounds and the engine speed
increases by 50 r/min.
• When pressing the [ ] button, one short
beep sounds and the engine speed
decreases by 50 r/min.

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NOTE: Setting the Troll Mode
• When pressing the [ ] button at the lower 1. Shift into forward or reverse gear and make
limit of trolling speed of all engines, the sure that the throttle is fully closed (in-geari-
engine speed will not change and three long dle speed).
beeps will sound. 2. Press the “UP” or “DN” position of the troll
• When pressing the [ ] button at the upper mode switch, until you hear one beep. At the
limit of trolling speed of all engines, the same time, the Multi-Function Screen
engine speed will not change and three long switches over to the TROLL Mode specific
beeps will sound. screen and is displayed on the
• For the multiple engines: gauge screen. When the gauge screen dis-
plays “Engine Speed Screen” or “All Items
If the button is operated when one engine
Screen”, the engine speed screen automati-
has reached the adjustment limit of trolling
cally changes from an analog to a digital dis-
speed, while any other engine has not, one
play.
short beep sounds and the rpm of engine
which has not reached the adjustment limit
changes.
• Shift operation and throttle control remain
operational, even in troll mode.

Cancelling the Troll Mode

The troll mode can be cancelled by shifting the
all remote control levers to the neutral position,
or by increasing the engine speed to 3000 r/min
or more. In both cases, two short beeps sound
when cancelling the troll mode.

TROLL MODE SWITCH (Optional Item)

Switching to TROLL Mode
Pressing and holding the “UP” or “DN” switch
while cruising at Trolling Speed (minimum
speed), will switch the mode to TROLL Mode.
For the Trolling Speed, the desired engine
speed can be set and maintained within the
range from 650 r/min to 1200 r/min using the
[UP] button or [DN] switch.

NOTE:
• This system will not function properly until
engine is at normal operating temperature.
• If the switch is pressed and held while the
remote control lever is set to neutral, the
mode will not switch to TROLL Mode.
• For the multiple engines:
Troll mode switch – When the switch is pressed and held while
all the engine throttles are fully closed and
NOTE: the clutch is engaged in only one of the
Please contact your authorized Suzuki Marine engines, the mode will switch to TROLL
Dealer for more information. mode.
– In-gear idle speed of all engines is con-
trolled at the same time.

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Adjusting Trolling Speed OPERATION IN FREEZING WEATHER
• When pressing the “UP” switch, one short When operating your outboard motor in freez-
beep sounds and the engine speed ing temperatures, you should keep the lower
increases by 50 r/min. unit submerged in the water at all times.
• When pressing the “DN” switch, one short When taking motor out of the water, stand it up
beep sounds and the engine speed in a vertical position until the cooling system
decreases by 50 r/min. drains completely.

NOTE: NOTICE
• When pressing the “DN” switch at the lower
limit of trolling speed of all engines, the If you leave your outboard motor out of the
engine speed will not change and three long water in freezing temperatures with water still
beeps will sound. in the cooling system, the water can freeze
• When pressing the “UP” switch at the upper and expand, causing severe damage to the
limit of trolling speed of all engines, the motor.
engine speed will not change and three long
beeps will sound. When your outboard is in the water in freezing
• For the multiple engines: temperatures, keep the lower unit submerged
If the switch is operated when one engine in the water at all times. When the motor is
has reached the adjustment limit of trolling stored out of the water in freezing tempera-
speed, while any other engine has not, one tures stand it up in the vertical position so
short beep sounds and the rpm of engine that the cooling system drains completely.
which has not reached the adjustment limit
changes.
• Shift operation and throttle control remain
operational, even in troll mode.

Cancelling the Troll mode:

The troll mode can be cancelled by shifting the
all remote control levers to the neutral position,
or by increasing the engine speed to 3000 r/min
or more. In both cases, two short beeps sound
when cancelling the troll mode.

OPERATION IN SALT WATER

After operating the motor in salt water, you
should flush the water passages with clean,
fresh water as outlined in the FLUSHING THE
WATER PASSAGES section. If you do not flush
the water passages, salt can corrode the motor
and shorten its life.

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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  WARNING
either vertically or horizontally.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and toxic. It
Vertical transport: can cause a fire and can be hazardous to peo-
Attach the motor to the carrier by securing
ple and pets.
clamp bracket with two sets of transom bolt and
nut.
Use a proper, safe container to store any gas-
Never use display stand for transportation of the
oline drained from the outboard motor. Keep
motor.
gasoline away from sparks, flames, people,
and pets.

NOTICE

If spilled gasoline is just left on painted sur-

face, it may cause a stain or discoloration of
the surface coating.

Wipe off any spilled gasoline immediately with

a soft cloth etc.

Horizontal transport: (3) After draining, retighten the drain screw 1

1. Drain the engine oil. Refer to the ENGINE and install the motor cover.
OIL section.
2. Drain the gasoline from the vapor separator 3. Rest the motor on a case protector with the
as follows: port side downwards as shown.
(1) Remove the motor cover.
(2) Loosen the vapor separator drain screw 1
and drain the gasoline into a suitable con-
tainer through the drain hose 2.

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  WARNING TRAILERING
When trailering your boat with the motor
Spilled fuel or fuel vapor can cause a fire and attached, keep the motor in the normal operat-
is hazardous to health. ing position unless there is not enough ground
clearance. If you need more ground clearance,
Always take the following precautions: trailer the motor in a tilted position using a tran-
• Drain the fuel from the fuel line and fuel som saver bar or similar device to support the
vapor separator before transporting the weight of the motor.
boat/outboard motor and before removing
the motor from the boat.
• DO NOT lay motor on its side without drain-
ing fuel.
• Keep the motor away from open flames or
sparks.
• Wipe up spilled fuel immediately.

NOTICE

If you are not careful when resting the out-

board on its side and do not take proper pre-
cautions such as first draining the engine oil NOTICE
and cooling water completely, damage can
occur. Engine oil may enter the cylinder from
the sump, water may enter the cylinder If you use the tilt bracket to hold the motor in
through the exhaust port, or the outer casings the fully tilted up position when trailering the
may be damaged. boat, towing motion or poor road surfaces
may cause unexpected tilt lock release, result-
Always drain the engine oil and cooling water ing in damage to the motor and the tilt lock
completely before laying the motor on its side, mechanism.
and be careful laying the motor down.
Never use the tilt bracket to hold the motor in
the fully tilted up position when trailering the
NOTICE boat. Use a transom saver bar or similar
device to support the weight of the motor.
If you let the lower unit of your outboard sit
higher than the power head during transport-
ing or storing, water may trickle into the
power head, causing damage to the engine.

Never let the lower unit sit higher than the

power head when transporting or storing your
outboard.

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
It is important to inspect and maintain your out-  WARNING
board motor regularly. Follow the chart below.
At each interval, be sure to perform the indi- Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a
cated service. Maintenance intervals should be dangerous gas that is difficult to detect
judged by number of hours or number of because it is colorless and odorless. Breath-
months, whichever comes first. ing carbon monoxide can cause death or
severe injury.

Never start the engine or let it run indoors or

where there is little or no ventilation.

Interval Every 100 hrs. Every 200 hrs. Every 300 hrs.
Initial 20 hrs. or every or every or every
or 1 month 12 months 12 months 36 months
Item to be serviced
Spark plug I
Breather & Fuel line I I
Engine oil R R
Gear oil R R
Lubrication I I
Anodes (external) I I
* Anodes (internal cylin-
I
der block/cylinder head)
Bonding wire I I
Battery I I
Low pressure fuel filter I I
Replace every 400 hours or every 2 years.
* Engine oil filter R R
* High pressure fuel filter Replace every 1000 hours.
* Idle speed I I
* Balancer chain Replace every 1600 hours.
* Valve clearance (lash) I
* Water pump I
* Water pump impeller I R
* Propeller nut & pin I I
* Bolts & Nuts T T
* Thermostat I

I: Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate, or replace, if necessary T: Tighten R: Replace

NOTE:
Water-separating fuel filter
Replace the filter element every 12-months (or more frequently if recommended by the filter manu-
facturer).

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  WARNING • Frequent abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion
Improper maintenance or failure to perform • Frequent shift operation
recommended maintenance can be hazard- Failure to perform maintenance more fre-
ous. Poor maintenance or lack of maintenance quently could result in damage.
increases the chance of an accident or equip-
ment damage. Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer
regarding appropriate maintenance intervals
Be sure to have maintenance performed for your usage conditions. When replacing
according to the schedule in the above chart. parts on your outboard motor, Suzuki strongly
Suzuki recommends that only your authorized recommends that you use genuine Suzuki
Suzuki marine dealer or a qualified service parts or their equivalent.
mechanic perform maintenance on those
items in the chart above which are marked
with an asterisk (*). You may perform mainte- TOOL KIT
nance on the unmarked items by referring to A tool kit is provided with your outboard motor.
the instructions in this section if you have Keep the kit on board your boat and make sure
mechanical experience. If you are not sure that all of the items provided remain in the kit.
whether you can successfully complete any of The tool kit contains the following items:
the unmarked maintenance jobs, ask your
authorized Suzuki marine dealer to do the 1 Tool bag
maintenance for you. 2 8 mm Box wrench
3 16 mm Box wrench
 WARNING 4 8 × 10 mm Box wrench
5 10 × 12 mm Box wrench
6 14 × 17 mm Spanner
The safety of you and your passengers 7 Combination screw driver
depends on how well you maintain your out- 8 Screwdriver handle
board motor. 9 Pliers
0 Hexagon wrench 8 mm
Follow all inspection and maintenance A Engine oil drain plug gasket (spare)
instructions carefully. If you do not have prior
mechanical experience, do not attempt to per-
form maintenance on your outboard motor.
You could be injured or may damage the
motor.

NOTICE

The maintenance intervals in the chart are

designed for normal usage of your outboard
motor. If your outboard motor is used under
severe conditions as outlined below, you may
need to perform maintenance more often than
indicated in the chart.
• Frequent full throttle operation
• Prolonged continuous operation at the
maximum speed
• Prolonged continuous operation at idling
speed or trolling speed
• Frequent operation in muddy, silty, sandy,
acidic or shallow water
• Operation without appropriate warmup

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SPARK PLUG
Remove the spark plugs as follows:
NOTICE
1. Remove the bolt securing the ignition coil.
2. Pull out the ignition coil. Use of improper spark plugs or improperly
3. Loosen and remove the spark plug using the tightening spark plugs can cause severe
box wrench in the tool bag. engine damage.

• Do not experiment with other spark plug

brands unless you can determine that they
are directly equivalent to the specified
brand, or you may experience engine dam-
age which will not be covered under war-
ranty. Note that aftermarket cross-reference
charts may not be accurate.
• To install a spark plug; seat it as far as pos-
sible by hand, then use a wrench to tighten
it to either the recommended torque setting
or the specified rotation angle.
Your outboard motor comes equipped with the
following “standard” spark plug for normal Tightening torque
usage. 15 – 19 N·m
(1.5 – 1.9 kgf-m, 11 – 14 lbf-ft)
NGK LKR6E Standard Rotation angle
New plug 1/2 – 3/4 of a turn
Re-use plug 1/12 – 1/8 of a turn
NOTICE
• Do not overtighten or cross-thread a spark
plug, as this will damage the aluminum
Non-resistor types of spark plugs will inter- threads of the cylinder head.
fere with the function of the electronic igni-
tion, causing misfiring, or causing problems
with other electronic boat equipment and
accessories.

Use ONLY resistor type spark plugs in your

outboard motor.

A normally operating spark plug is very light-

brown in color. If the standard plug is not suit-
able for your operating, consult your authorized
Suzuki Marine Dealer.

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To maintain a strong spark, you should clean BREATHER AND FUEL LINE
and adjust the plugs at the intervals shown in Inspect the breather and fuel line for leaks,
the maintenance chart. Remove carbon depos- cracks, swelling, or other damage. If the
its from the spark plugs using a small wire breather and fuel line is damaged in any way, it
brush or spark plug cleaner, and adjust the gap must be replaced. Consult your authorized
according to the following chart: Suzuki Marine Dealer if it is necessary to
replace them.
0.8 – 0.9 mm
Spark plug gap Breather line
(0.031 – 0.035 in.)

Fuel line

1 2 3

4 5 6

Fuel line

1. Excessive wear 2. Breakage 3. Melting

4. Erosion 5. Yellow deposits 6. Oxidation

NOTE:
If the spark plug condition is found as shown in
the illustration above, ensure it is replaced with
new one. Otherwise, it will cause difficulty in
starting the engine, increase fuel consumption,
and result in engine troubles.
 WARNING

Fuel leakage can contribute to an explosion or

fire, resulting in serious personal injury.

Have your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer

replace the fuel line if there is any evidence of
leaking, cracking or swelling.

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ENGINE OIL 3. Place a drain pan under the engine oil drain
screw.
 WARNING
 CAUTION
Never perform any ENGINE OIL procedure
with the motor running, as serious injury can
occur. The engine oil temperature may be high
enough to burn your fingers when the drain
The motor must be shut off before any plug is loosened.
ENGINE OIL procedures are performed.
Wait until the drain plug is cool enough to
touch with bare hands before removing it.
NOTICE
4. Remove the engine oil drain screw 1 and
Extended trolling can reduce oil life. Your gasket 2, then let the engine oil drain.
engine may be damaged if you do not change
engine oil more frequently under this type of
use.

Change your engine oil more frequently if

your engine is used for extended trolling.

Engine oil change

The oil should be changed when engine is
warm so that the oil will drain thoroughly from
the engine.

To change the engine oil: 5. After draining, secure the engine oil drain
1. Place the motor in a vertical position and screw with a new gasket.
remove the motor cover.
2. Remove the oil filler cap. NOTICE

A previously-used gasket may leak, resulting

in engine damage.

Do not re-use gaskets. Be sure to always use

new gaskets.

NOTE:
There are spare gaskets in the tool bag.

6. Fill with recommended engine oil to the

upper level.

Oil capacity: 8.0 L (8.5/7.0 US/Imp. qt.)

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7. Check the engine oil level. GEAR OIL
To check the gear oil level, remove the gear oil
level plug 1 and look into the hole. The oil level
should be at the bottom edge of the hole. If the
oil level is low, add the specified gear oil until
the level reaches the bottom edge of the hole.
Then, reinstall and tighten the plug.
UPPER LIMIT

LOWER LIMIT

NOTE:
To avoid incorrect measurement of engine oil
level, check oil level only when the engine has
cooled.

8. Reinstall the oil filler cap.

To change the gear oil:
 WARNING 1. Make sure the motor is in an upright posi-
tion. Place a drain pan under the lower cas-
ing.
Engine oil can cause injury to people or pets. 2. Remove the gear oil drain plug 2, then
Repeated, prolonged contact with used remove the air vent hole plug 3.
engine oil may cause skin cancer. Even brief
contact with used oil may irritate skin.

• Keep new and used oil away from children

and pets.
• Wear a long-sleeve shirt and waterproof
gloves when handling oil.
• Wash with soap if oil contacts your skin.
• Launder any clothing or rags that are wet
with oil.

NOTE:
Recycle or properly dispose of used engine oil. 3. After the oil has drained completely, inject
Do not throw it in the trash, or pour it on the the specified gear oil into the gear oil drain
ground, down a drain, or into the water. hole 2 until it just starts to come out of the
air vent hole 3. Approximately 1.1 L (1.2/1.0
US/Imp. qt.) of oil will be required.

NOTE:
The oil level plug and the air vent hole plug are
different from the oil drain plug.
The magnet is installed in the drain plug.
Clean the magnet if there is a metal powder on
it.
Do not make a mistake in their positions when
install them.

4. Reinstall and tighten the air vent hole plug

3, then quickly reinstall and tighten the gear
oil drain plug 2.

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NOTE: LOW PRESSURE FUEL FILTER
To avoid insufficient injection of gear oil, check The low pressure fuel filter must be replaced by
the gear oil level 10 minutes after doing the pro- an authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer periodi-
cedure in the step 4. If the oil level is low, slowly cally.
inject the gear oil into the gear oil level hole 1 Replace low pressure fuel filter at every 400
up to the correct level. hours (2 years).

 WARNING  WARNING

Gear oil can cause injury to people or pets. Gasoline is extremely flammable and toxic. It
Repeated, prolonged contact with used gear can cause a fire and can be hazardous to peo-
oil may cause skin cancer. Even brief contact ple and pets.
with used oil may irritate skin.
Always take the following precautions when
• Keep new and used oil away from children servicing the fuel filter:
and pets. • Stop the motor before cleaning the fuel fil-
• Wear a long-sleeve shirt and waterproof ter.
gloves when handling oil. • Be careful not to spill fuel. If you do, wipe it
• Wash with soap if oil contacts your skin. up immediately.
• Launder any clothing or rags that are wet • Do not smoke, and keep away from open
with oil. flames and sparks.

NOTE:  WARNING
Recycle or properly dispose of used gear oil.
Do not throw it in the trash, or pour it on the Cleaning solvent is toxic and an irritant, and
ground, down a drain, or into the water. can cause injury to people and pets.
NOTICE Keep solvent away from children and pets.
Dispose of solvent properly when you are fin-
If fishing line wraps around the rotating pro- ished.
peller shaft, the propeller shaft oil seal can
become damaged and can allow water to enter Inspect and clean the fuel filter as follows:
the gear case causing severe damage.
1. Turn the engine off and allow it to cool.
If the gear oil has a milky color, it is contami- 2. If equipped with Keyless Start System:
nated with water. Immediately contact your Make sure that the keyless start system is in
authorized Suzuki marine dealer for advice. OFF stage.
Do not operate your outboard until the oil is
changed and the cause of the contamination If not equipped with Keyless Start System:
is corrected. Make sure that the main switch is in the OFF
position.

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3. Remove the bolts 1 securing the resonator 5. Push the connector lock tab “a”, then discon-
2 in place. nect the water sensor lead wire connector
3.

“a”

6. Place a rag under the filter before removal to

catch any spilled fuel.
7. Separate the filter cup 4 from the cap 5 by
turning the filter cup counterclockwise.

4. Remove the resonator 2.

8. Drain the fuel and water in the filter cup into

a suitable container.

NOTICE

If spilled gasoline is just left on painted sur-

face, it may cause a stain or discoloration of
the surface coating.
NOTICE
Wipe off any spilled gasoline immediately with
Improperly loosening the filter cup can cause a soft cloth etc.
sensor lead wire damage.

• Be careful not to twist the sensor lead wire

when removing the filter cup.
• Disconnect the lead wire connector before
removing the filter cup.

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9. Pull out the filter element 6. Inspect the filter LUBRICATION
element 6, O-ring 7 and seal ring 8 for Proper lubrication is important for the safe,
damage. If they are damaged, replace them. smooth operation and long life of each working
part of your outboard motor. The following chart
shows the lubrication points of your motor and
the recommended lubricant:

LOCATION LUBRICANT

10. Wash the filter element with clean solvent

and dry it. Shift link
11. Reinstall the seal ring and filter element in
their original positions.
12. Verify that the O-ring is in place in the top of
the filter cup and screw the filter cup back Marine-grade
into place. water resistant
13. Connect the water sensor lead wire connec- grease
tor 3.
14. Reinstall the resonator by securing the
bolts. Propeller shaft
15. Restart the engine and check that there are
no leaks around the fuel filter.

NOTE:
If any water exists in the fuel filter cup, remove
the cup and drain the water. Always dispose of
excess fuel safely. For questions, consult your
authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer.
Trim ram pad

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 Use a hand operated grease gun and follow the
steps below when servicing the grease nipple
A on the engine holder.

1. Turn the engine off and allow it to cool.

2. Inject approximately 10 grams of grease at
initial 20 hours.
Clutch lever Inject approximately 5 grams of grease at
every 100 hours (12 months).

Marine-grade
water resistant
grease
(Grease Gun) NOTICE
Swivel bracket
Using a hydraulic or air powered grease gun
to service the grease nipple A on the engine
holder may cause damage to the oil seal.

Do not use powered grease guns when servic-

ing grease nipple A on the engine holder.

Steering bracket NOTE:

If grease will not inject into the fitting, consult
your Authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer.

Engine holder

NOTE:
Before applying grease through the steering
bracket grease nipple, lock the motor in the fully
tilted up position.

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ANODES AND BONDING WIRES NOTE:
Anodes Consult your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer
The motor is protected from exterior corrosion for inspection and replacement of internal
by anodes. These pieces of anodes control anodes attached to the cylinder block/cylinder
electrolysis and prevent corrosion. The anodes head.
will corrode in place of the parts they are pro-
tecting. You should periodically inspect each of Bonding wires
the anodes and replace them when 2/3 of the Bonding wires are used to electrically connect
metal has corroded away. the engine components so they exist in a com-
mon ground circuit. This allows them to be pro-
tected against electrolysis by the anodes.
These wires and their terminals should be
checked periodically to be sure they have not
been damaged.

NOTICE

If anodes are not properly maintained, under-

water aluminum surfaces (such as the lower
unit) will suffer galvanic corrosion damage.

• Periodically inspect anodes to make sure

they have not become detached.
• Do not paint anodes, as this will render
them ineffective.
• Periodically clean anodes with a wire brush
to remove any coating which might
decrease their protective ability.

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BATTERY ENGINE OIL FILTER
The battery solution level must be kept between The engine oil filter must be changed by autho-
the MAX and the MIN level lines at all times. If rized Suzuki Marine Dealer periodically.
the level drops below the MIN level line, add Replace engine oil filter with a new one at initial
DISTILLED WATER ONLY until the battery 20 hours (1 month).
solution level reaches the MAX level line. Replace engine oil filter with a new one at every
200 hours (12 months).
 WARNING

Battery acid is poisonous and corrosive, and

BALANCER CHAIN
The balancer chain must be changed by autho-
can cause severe injury.
rized Suzuki Marine Dealer periodically.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing, and Replace balancer chain with a new one at every
painted surfaces. If battery acid comes in con- 1600 hours.
tact with any of these, flush immediately with
large amounts of water. If acid contacts the
eyes or skin, get immediate medical attention.

 WARNING

If you are not careful when checking or servic-

ing the battery, you can cause a short circuit,
which could result in an explosion, fire, or cir-
cuit damage.

Disconnect the negative (black) cable when

checking or servicing the battery. Be careful
not to allow a metal tool or other metal object
to touch the battery’s positive terminal and
the motor at the same time.

 WARNING

Battery posts, terminals, and related accesso-

ries contain lead and lead compounds that
may be hazardous.

Wash hands after handling.

NOTICE

If you add diluted sulphuric acid to the battery

after it has been initially serviced, you will
damage the battery.

NEVER add diluted sulphuric acid to the bat-

tery after it has been initially serviced. Follow
the battery manufacturer’s instructions for
specific maintenance procedures.

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FLUSHING THE WATER NOTICE
PASSAGES
Severe engine damage can occur in as little as
After operation in muddy, brackish, or salt 15 seconds if the engine is started without
water, you should flush the water passages and supplying water to the cooling system.
motor surface with clean, fresh water.
If you do not flush the water passages, salt can Never start the motor without supplying water
corrode the motor and shorten its life. Flush the to the cooling system.
water passages as follows.
1. Make sure that the motor is stopped.
2. Install the flushing attachment 1 so that the
ENGINE RUNNING – Vertical position – water intake holes are covered by the rubber
Suzuki recommends that you flush the water cups on the attachment.
passages by using this method. 3. Connect a garden hose to the flushing
attachment and turn on the water to obtain
To flush the water passages, you must obtain a enough flow so that plenty of excess water is
commercially available engine flush device. flowing out from around the rubber cups on
the attachment.
 WARNING

Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a

dangerous gas that is difficult to detect
because it is colorless and odorless. Breath-
ing carbon monoxide can cause death or
severe injury.

Never start the engine or let it run indoors or

where there is little or no ventilation.

 WARNING 4. Place the remote control handle in the

“NEUTRAL” position with the propeller
removed, start the motor and allow it to run
Failure to take proper precautions when flush- at idle.
ing the water passages can be hazardous. 5. Readjust the water flow, if necessary, so that
there is still plenty of excess water flowing
When flushing the water passages, always out from around the rubber cups.
take the following precautions: 6. Allow the water to continue circulating for a
• Make sure that the engine remains in NEU- few minutes.
TRAL. If shifted into gear, the propeller 7. Stop the motor, then turn off the water.
shaft will turn and could cause severe per- 8. Remove the flushing attachment from the
sonal injury. water intake hole.
• Make sure the motor is properly clamped to 9. Clean the motor surface and apply a coat of
a secure stand or boat, and remain in atten- automotive wax on the external finish of the
dance until flushing is completed. motor.
• Keep children and pets away from the area,
and stay clear of all moving parts.

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ENGINE NOT RUNNING 4. Turn on the water to obtain a good water
– Vertical position – flow. Flush the engine for about five minutes.
1. Make sure that the motor is stopped. 5. Turn off the water.
2. Remove one of the plug A or C from the 6. Remove the hose and connector (if used)
two flushing ports. then reinstall the plug into the flushing port.
7. Leave the motor in a vertical position until
the engine is drained completely.

ENGINE NOT RUNNING

– Full tilt up position –
1. Raise the engine to the full tilt up position.
2. Follow the “ENGINE NOT RUNNING – Verti-
cal position” instructions.
DO NOT RUN ENGINE IN THE FULL TILT
UP POSITION.
3. Lower the motor to a vertical position until
the engine is drained completely.

3. Install garden hose by using a hose connec-

tor matched to flushing port thread B.
Thread B: 0.75 – 11.5 NHR (American stan-
dard hose coupling threads for garden hose
applications.)

NOTE:
The hose connector (flushing attachment)
matched to the flushing point thread B is
included in the crate parts.

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SUBMERGED MOTOR 7. Take the motor to your authorized Suzuki
Marine Dealer as soon as possible to be
A motor that has been accidentally submerged overhauled.
in water must be overhauled as soon as possi-
ble to prevent corrosion. In the event that your NOTICE
motor is accidentally submerged, take the fol-
lowing steps:
If the fuel supply is contaminated with water,
1. Get the motor out of the water as soon as
engine damage may occur.
possible.
2. Wash it thoroughly with fresh water to com-
If the boat’s fuel tank filler and vent were sub-
pletely remove all salt, mud, and seaweed.
merged, inspect the fuel supply to make sure
3. Remove the spark plugs. Drain the water
it is not contaminated with water.
from the cylinders through the spark plug
holes by manually turning the flywheel sev-
eral times.
4. Check if any water is evident in the engine
oil. If water is seen, remove the oil drain plug
and drain the oil. After draining, tighten the
oil drain plug.
5. Drain the fuel line.

 WARNING

Gasoline is extremely flammable and toxic. It

can cause a fire and can be hazardous to peo-
ple and pets.

Keep flames and sparks away from gasoline.

Dispose of unwanted fuel properly.

6. Pour engine oil into the engine through the

spark plug holes. Coat the engine inner
parts with oil by manually turning the fly-
wheel several times.

NOTICE

Severe engine damage may occur if you con-

tinue cranking the engine when you encounter
friction or resistance.

If you encounter friction or resistance while

cranking the engine, stop at once and do not
attempt to start the engine until you find and
correct the problem.

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STORAGE PROCEDURE NOTICE
MOTOR STORAGE
Severe engine damage can occur in as little as
When storing your motor for a long period of
15 seconds if the engine is started without
time (for example, at the end of the boating sea-
supplying water to the cooling system.
son), it is recommended that you take your
motor to your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer.
Never start the motor without supplying water
However, if you choose to prepare the motor for
to the cooling system.
storage yourself, follow the procedure outlined
below:
1. Change the gear oil as outlined in the
GEAR OIL section. BATTERY STORAGE
2. Change the engine oil as outlined in the 1. When the outboard motor will not be used
ENGINE OIL section. for a month or longer, remove the battery
3. Fill a fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank accord- and store it in a cool, dark place. Completely
ing to the instructions on the stabilizer can. recharge the battery before reusing it.
4. Flush the water passages in the motor thor- 2. If the battery will be stored for a long period
oughly. Refer to the FLUSHING THE of time, check the specific gravity of the bat-
WATER PASSAGES (Engine running) sec- tery solution at least once a month and
tion. recharge the battery when low.
5. Readjust the water flow, run the engine at
about 1500 r/min. in neutral for five minutes  WARNING
to distribute the stabilized fuel through the
engine.
6. Stop the engine. Then turn off the water and
Failure to take proper precautions when
disconnect the flushing attachment.
charging the battery can be hazardous. Batter-
7. Lubricate all other specified parts. Refer to
ies produce explosive vapors that can ignite.
the LUBRICATION section.
Battery acid is poisonous and corrosive, and
8. Wash the exterior of the engine with fresh
can cause severe injury.
water. After washing, the water remaining
on the engine should be wiped off with dry
• Do not smoke and keep battery away from
clothes.
open flames and sparks.
High pressure washer should be used only
• To avoid creating a spark when charging
for washing exterior. And the nozzle of the
the battery, connect the battery charger
high pressure washer should be well away
cables to the proper terminals before turn-
from the engine.
ing the charger on.
9. Apply a coat of automotive wax on the
• Handle the battery with extreme care and
external finish of the motor. If paint damage
avoid skin contact with battery acid.
is evident, apply touch up paint before wax-
• Wear proper protective clothing (Safety
ing.
glasses, gloves, etc.)
10. Store the motor in an upright position in a
dry, well-ventilated area.

 WARNING

When the engine is running, there are many

moving parts that could cause severe per-
sonal injury.

When the engine is running, keep your hands,

hair, clothing, etc., away from the engine.

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AFTER STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING
When taking your motor out of storage, follow This troubleshooting guide is provided to help
the procedure below to return it to operating you find the cause of common complaints.
condition:
1. Thoroughly clean the spark plugs. Replace NOTICE
them if necessary.
2. Check the gear-case oil level and if neces-
sary, add gear oil according to the procedure Failure to troubleshoot a problem correctly
outlined in the GEAR OIL section. can damage your outboard motor. Improper
3. Lubricate all moving parts according to the repairs or adjustments may damage the out-
LUBRICATION section. board motor instead or fixing it. Such damage
4. Check the engine oil level. may not be covered under warranty.
5. Clean the motor and wax the painted sur-
faces. If you are not sure about the proper action to
6. Recharge the battery before installing it. correct a problem, consult your Suzuki marine
dealer.

Starter motor will not operate:

• Emergency stop switch lock plate is not in
position.
• Starter relay fuse is blown out.
• Sub battery cable fuse is blown out.
• Control handle is not in NEUTRAL.
• Battery terminal connection is corroded or
lost.
• Battery power is lost.
• Starter motor is failed.
• Main switch or start & stop switch is failed.
• Electric wiring connection is loose.

Engine will not start (hard to start):

• Fuel tank is empty.
• Fuel is deteriorated.
• Engine starting procedure is mistaken.
• Fuel tank air vent is not opened.
• Fuel hose is not properly connected to
engine.
• Fuel hose is kinked or pinched.
• Fuel filter is clogged.
• Fuel pump is failed.
• Fuel tank filter is clogged.
• Spark plug is fouled.
• Ignition system is fouled.
• Electric wiring connection is loose.

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Engine idles unstably or stalls: Engine vibrates excessively:
• Spark plug is fouled. • Propeller is damaged.
• Fuel hose is kinked or pinched. • Engine mounting bolts or clamp screws are
• Fuel hose is not properly connected to loose.
engine.
• Fuel is deteriorated. The Keyless Start System does not turn
• Fuel filter is clogged. ON even when the main switch is oper-
• Fuel pump is failed. ated. The error sound (five short buzzer
• Ignition system is fouled. beeps) is NOT heard:
• Incorrect engine oil is used. (If equipped with Keyless Start System)
• Thermostat is failed. • Emergency stop switch lock plate is not in
• Electric wiring connection is loose. position.
• The main switch has been operated continu-
Caution system is activated (Caution ously while the communication with the key-
buzzer sounds. Caution LEDs light.): fob is disabled.
• Cooling water passage is clogged. • Battery terminal connection is corroded or
• Thermostat is failed. lost.
• Water pump is failed. • Battery power is lost.
• Oil change reminder system is activated. • Keyless control unit failure.
• Engine oil level is not enough or deteriorated. • Electric wiring connection is loose.
• Engine oil filter is clogged. • Main panel failure.
• Oil pump is failed.
• Propeller is damaged. The Keyless Start System does not turn
• Battery power is lost. ON even when the main switch is oper-
• Engine control sensor is failed. ated. The error sound (five short buzzer
• Electric wiring connection is loose. beeps) IS heard:
(If equipped with Keyless Start System)
Shift operation will not be activated: • Key-fob is outside the operating range.
• Electronic shift control system is failed. • Key-fob battery is dead.
• Key-fob is in OFF mode.
Propeller is not rotated: • The key-fob is not authenticated.
• Propeller bush is worn or damaged. • Communication failure due to strong radio
• Drive shaft is damaged. wave or noise.
• Propeller shaft is damaged. • Electric wiring connection failure between the
keyless control unit and outboard motor.
Engine speed will not increase: • Authentication error between the keyless
• Propeller is damaged. control unit and outboard motor.
• Propeller is not clean. • Abnormality exists in the electronic control
• Propeller is not properly selected. system of the engine.
• Outboard motor is not correctly installed.
• Trim angle is not properly adjusted. The Keyless Start System does not turn
• Spark plug is fouled or incorrectly selected. OFF even when the main switch is oper-
• Fuel hose is kinked or pinched. ated:
• Fuel filter is clogged. • Electric wiring connection is loose.
• Fuel is deteriorated. • Main panel failure.
• Fuel pump is failed.
• Ignition system is failed.
• Electronic throttle system is failed.
• Heavy cargo is on the boat.
• Water has entered into the boat.
• Bottom of boat is not clean or damaged.

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FUSE 4. Remove the sub battery cable fuse.
1. If equipped with Keyless Start System:
Turn the Keyless Start System to OFF state.
If not equipped with Keyless Start System:
Turn the main switch to the “off” position.
2. Remove the motor cover.
3. Remove the fuse box cover and pull off the
fuse.

Fuse box cover Sub battery

cable fuse case

5. Inspect the fuse and replace with new fuse if

needed.

Main fuse (60A)/

Isolator fuse (30A)

Normal fuse Blown fuse

NOTE:
Use the fuse puller at the back of fuse box
cover, when the fuse is pulled off and installed.

Normal fuse Blown fuse

NOTE:
If a fuse is blown, try to determine the root
cause and correct it.
If the cause is not corrected, the fuse may be
blown again.
Fuse puller
 WARNING

If you replace a blown fuse with a fuse having

a different amperage rating or with a substi-
tute such as aluminum foil or a wire, extensive
electrical system damage and a fire may
result.

Always replace a blown fuse with a fuse of the

same type and rating.

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 NOTICE 1 Starter motor relay fuse: 30 A
2 Ignition coil/Injector/Engine control module/
Fuel pump fuse: 30 A
If a new fuse blows in a short time after instal- 3 Throttle valve fuse: 15 A
lation, you may have a major electrical system 4 Shift actuator fuse: 15 A
problem. 5 PTT switch fuse: 10 A
6 Main fuse: 60 A
Consult your SUZUKI marine dealer. 7 Isolator select fuse: 30 A
8 Spare fuse: 60 A
9 Spare fuse: 30 A
0 Spare fuse: 15 A
A Spare fuse: 10 A
B Spare fuse: 30 A
C Sub battery cable fuse: 30 A

NOTE:
Spare fuses 9, 0 and A are provided for the
back of fuse box cover.

Fuse box cover

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SPECIFICATIONS
Item DF150AP DF175AP DF200AP
Engine Type 4 Stroke
Number of Cylinders 4
Bore and Stroke 97.0 × 97.0 mm (3.81 × 3.81 in.)
Piston Displacement 2867 cm3 (174.9 cu. in.)
Maximum output 110.3 kW 128.7 kW 147.0 kW
(150PS) (175PS) (200PS)
Full Throttle Operating Range 5000 – 6000 5500 – 6100
r/min. (min–1) r/min. (min–1)
Ignition System Full-transistor
Engine Lubrication Trochoid pump pressure lubrication
Engine Oil Capacity 8.0 L (8.5/7.0 US/Imp. qt.)
Gear Oil Capacity 1.1 L (1.2/1.0 US/Imp. qt.)
Spark Plug NGK LKR6E
Spark Plug Gap 0.8 – 0.9 mm (0.031 – 0.035 in.)
Valve Clearance (Lash) IN. : 0.23 – 0.27 mm (0.009 – 0.011 in.)
EX.: 0.30 – 0.34 mm (0.012 – 0.013 in.)
Fuel Type Alcohol-free unleaded gasoline
Minimum Fuel Octane Rating 91 (Research method)

INFORMATION REGARDING EC – DIRECTIVE

(For European countries)

Sound Pressure Level

Regulation Sound pressure level limit
2013 / 53 / EU 75 dB(A)
Sound pressure level is measured according to ISO 14509-1:2008.

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FLOWCHART OF OIL CHANGE REMINDER SYSTEM
Action
Starting operation
(*1) (*4)

Indication Cancellation
(*2) (*4)

Indication Cancellation
(*3) (*4)

Indication Cancellation
(*3) (*4)

Indication Cancellation *1: Lapse of initial 20 hour’s operation

*2: Lapse of 80 hour’s operation
Repeat *3: Lapse of 100 hour’s operation
*4: When performing cancellation before system activation

94
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HI OIL PRESSURE
LO SWITCH

P/W Br/Y THROTTLE

R/Bl
B/W SENSOR
R/Y
THROTTLE
W/Bl M MOTOR

MAGNETO
W
R MAP SENSOR
B/W CKP
SENSOR
DF150AP/175AP/200AP

STATER MOTOR
B/R B
Gr Bl FUEL PUMP (H) CMP CMP

R/B
M
M SENSOR #1 SENSOR #2

B/G
R
B/W B/W

R
Y/Bl O/G
Gr

R
B Gr
O/Y SELECT TERMINAL

R/B
B/W
IGNITION

B
COIL #1
IAT
Gr
WIRING DIAGRAM

SENSOR O Gr
MAIN STARTER FUSE BOX B O/B
RELAY RELAY THROTTLE SHIFT Lg/B FUEL INJECTOR #1
B/W
FUSE RELAY RELAY
JOINT BONDER BONDER BONDER Gr/Bl B
10A 15A 30A 30A 15A 60A 30A B/W Gr
O2
CONNECTOR #2 #1 #4 #5 Gr W SENSOR
Y/G P Lbl W B Br R W B/W B Gr
Lg/Bl W

Y
Y

R
R
R
R
R

O
W
W
W
W

Br
Gr

Gr
Gr

G/B
W/R
R/B
Lg/W

R/B
V

Gr/R
B/W
CYLINDER

R
B

W
Gr
Y
W/B
TEMP

G/Bl
Gr/R
SENSOR

V/W B
B/W B
IGNITION
COIL #2
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
TEMP SENSOR Gr
Bl/Y Gr
B B/Br

FUEL INJECTOR #2

RECTIFIER &
REGULATOR

Br
Y/G
Y
Y VACUUM
Y

Br
Y/G
SWITCHING
F R VALVE
N B
R Gr
Gr/G
NEUTRAL SWITCH IGNITION
COIL #3
Bl R/W Gr
Y P/Bl Gr
B Br/B Gr/Y R/W
SHIFT SENSOR B
FUEL INJECTOR #3

G
M R Br/R
Gr
SHIFT ACTUATOR
OCV
SDS
CONNECTOR SOLENOID
to next Y
W
O/Y O/Y O/Y
B/W B/W B
page B
W P/Y R
W
Bl/R
Lbl IGNITION
P
(Equipped with Keyless Y/G COIL #4 KNOCK SENSOR
B
SUB CABLE B
W
B

Gr
#3

Start System or RESISTOR W Lg/R Gr

B B Lg
R
BONDER

R
P
Y
R
W

W
W/G FUEL INJECTOR #4
Y

Lbl
B
B
B

R/Y
R/B
G/B
P/Y
Gr

P/W

Br/B
R/W
R/Bl
W/B
G/Bl
O/G
O/B
Bl/Y

Gr/R

B/Lg
Bl/R
V/W
Gr/G

Not equipped with

Lg/R

Lg/Bl

KEYLESS
Y
B
B
B
B
B
B

P
O
O

Br W/G

G
Gr

Bl
P/Bl
O/Y
Lg R/W

W/Y
Lbl
Y/G
O/Y

B/R
Y/Bl

B/W

B
B/Lg
Br/R
R/Bl

B/Br

B/W
Gr/Bl
Gr/R
Gr/Y

START SYSTEM
Br/Y
W/Bl
Lg/B
Lg/W

W/Y
Keyless Start System) R/Bl
Gr

R
#2

W/R
B/W
B/W Lg
B R
P
BONDER

Lbl
P
B WATER IN

Lbl
FUEL SWITCH

Lg
PTT
B

W/Y
RELAY ENGINE CONTROL MODULE

P
R

Lbl
W/R
B/W
Lbl
B B
Lbl

DN UP B/W B/W M
PTT TILT LIMIT
PTT TRIM & TILT MOTOR SWITCH
SWITCH SENSOR
WIRE COLOR
B : Black Lg/B : Light green with Black tracer
Bl : Blue Lg/Bl : Light green with Blue tracer TERMINATOR TERMINATOR
Br : Brown Lg/G : Light green with Green tracer
G : Green Lg/R : Light green with Red tracer
Gr : Gray Lg/W : Light green with White tracer

/
/

B
B

Bl
Bl

B
R

W
R
W
R
Lbl : Light blue O/B : Orange with Black tracer
Lg : Light green O/G : Orange with Green tracer
O : Orange O/Y : Orange with Yellow tracer
P : Pink P/B : Pink with Black tracer
R : Red P/Bl : Pink with Blue tracer
V : Violet P/W : Pink with White tracer
COLOR
W : White P/Y : Pink with Yellow tracer GAUGE
Y : Yellow R/B : Red with Black tracer
B/Br : Black with Brown tracer R/Bl : Red with Blue tracer 3A GPS
ANNTENA

R
Y
W
Gr
B/G : Black with Green tracer R/W : Red with White tracer

B
B

Bl
B/Lg : Black with Light green tracer R/Y : Red with Yellow tracer
R
B/R : Black with Red tracer V/W : Violet with White tracer FUEL LEVEL 1 B
Bl
B/W : Black with White tracer W/B : White with Black tracer FUEL LEVEL 2 B

B
R
Bl/B : Blue with Black tracer W/Bl : White with Blue tracer JOINT BONDER WP
CONNECTOR #1 #1
Bl/R : Blue with Red tracer W/G : White with Green tracer W Gr B

B
Gr
Bl/W : Blue with White tracer W/R : White with Red tracer EMERGENCY
Bl/Y : Blue with Yellow tracer STOP SWITCH
W/Y : White with Yellow tracer Lock plate IN RUN KEYLESS
Br/B : Brown with Black tracer Y/B : Yellow with Black tracer MAIN Lock plate OFF STOP CONTROL
Br/R : Brown with Red trancer Y/Bl : Yellow with Blue tracer SWITCH UNIT
Equipped with Keyless Start System

ECM PWR
Br/W : Brown with White tracer Y/G : Yellow with Green tracer RELAY
EMER PWR
Br/Y : Brown with Yellow tracer EMER PWR
(PUSH)
G/B : Green with Black tracer Gr NORMAL
B
W NORMAL
G/Bl : Green with Blue tracer G (PUSH)
P
IG ON

W
Bl
G/W : Green with White tracer BZR B/Lg W/G P/B W BY

B/Lg
RESET PWR BAT+ IGN

P/B
O R/W W Gr

B
Y
Gr
Gr/Bl : Gray with Blue tracer

P/B P/B
W

W/G
R/W
Gr/G : Gray with Green tracer B
G
B
B
Gr/R : Gray with Red tracer

G
Gr

R/W
PANEL SWITCH

O
Gr/Y : Gray with Yellow tracer

W
Lbl/W : Light blue with White tracer
B
Y

O
W
B
TROLL

G
Gr
MODE

Bl

R/W
PTT SWITCH
SWITCH
SELECT

B
G
UP

W
UP DN DUMMY

P
Y
W

Gr
DN

V
B

Gr
SELECT SWITCH

WARNING

Bl

G
START & STOP SWITCH
GND

THROTTLE ONLY SWITCH

SELECT LED (GREEN)

THROTTLE ONLY LED (GREEN)

BCM DIAG LED (RED)
+Vb
PTT SWITCH COMMON

B
BUZZER

W
Gr
Gr

B
SDS BZ
BZ CONNECTOR
B
Gr

Y/B

R/W B
Bl/B

Bl
G Bl
R

KLS

B/G
Y/G

Gr
G/B
G/W

R/W

Lg/G
Y
B

BUZER

O
W

Gr
Gr
O/Y
Bl
G

G/B
Y/G
B/G
G/W

Gr

O
W/G

W
B/Lg W/G W
120
B/Lg R

G
W/B
B

LPS
Br
Gr

W/R
Br/W

P/B P/B
P/W P/W
Lbl/W Lbl/W
W W
Bl/B Bl/B
R R
W G G
B B B
R/W R/W B B B
Bl/W Bl/W W W W to previous page
W/B W/B W W W
B/W G G G
Lbl Lbl B/W Lbl Lbl
P P P Lbl P P
W/R W/R W/B W/B W/B (DF150AP/175AP/200AP)
B B B
B
W
W
W
B/Lg, R B/Lg

30A
120
W W
B B
G

Bl
B

O
B
Gr

W/B
R/W

G/W

Br/W

O/Y
Y
B
G
W
W

Br
B/W

Lg/G
Bl/W

Y/B
Y/G
G/B
B
Y/B

3.3k
B
W

B
R

BOAT CONTROL MODULE

W B W/B, Gr G B W Y/B

BATTERY
WIRE COLOR
B : Black Lg/B : Light green with Black tracer
Bl : Blue Lg/Bl : Light green with Blue tracer TERMINATOR TERMINATOR
Br : Brown Lg/G : Light green with Green tracer
G : Green Lg/R : Light green with Red tracer
Gr : Gray Lg/W : Light green with White tracer

/
/

B
B

Bl
Bl

B
R

W
R
W
R
Lbl : Light blue O/B : Orange with Black tracer
Lg : Light green O/G : Orange with Green tracer
O : Orange O/Y : Orange with Yellow tracer
P : Pink P/B : Pink with Black tracer
R : Red P/Bl : Pink with Blue tracer
V : Violet P/W : Pink with White tracer
COLOR
W : White P/Y : Pink with Yellow tracer GAUGE
Y : Yellow R/B : Red with Black tracer
B/Br : Black with Brown tracer R/Bl : Red with Blue tracer 3A GPS
ANNTENA

R
Y
W
Gr
B/G : Black with Green tracer R/W : Red with White tracer

B
B

Bl
B/Lg : Black with Light green tracer R/Y : Red with Yellow tracer
R
B/R : Black with Red tracer V/W : Violet with White tracer FUEL LEVEL 1 B
Bl
B/W : Black with White tracer W/B : White with Black tracer FUEL LEVEL 2 B

B
R
Bl/B : Blue with Black tracer W/Bl : White with Blue tracer JOINT BONDER WP
CONNECTOR #1 #1
Bl/R : Blue with Red tracer W/G : White with Green tracer W Gr B

B
Gr
Bl/W : Blue with White tracer W/R : White with Red tracer
Bl/Y : Blue with Yellow tracer W/Y : White with Yellow tracer
Br/B : Brown with Black tracer Y/B : Yellow with Black tracer
Br/R : Brown with Red trancer Y/Bl : Yellow with Blue tracer
Br/W : Brown with White tracer Y/G : Yellow with Green tracer
Br/Y : Brown with Yellow tracer
G/B : Green with Black tracer Gr
B
W
G
Not equipped with Keyless Start System

G/Bl : Green with Blue tracer P MAIN

G/W : Green with White tracer EMERGENCY
SWITCH STOP SWITCH
Gr/Bl : Gray with Blue tracer Lock plate IN RUN
Gr/G : Gray with Green tracer Lock plate OFF STOP
Gr/R : Gray with Red tracer
Gr/Y : Gray with Yellow tracer PANEL SWITCH
PUSH
Lbl/W : Light blue with White tracer IG

OFF
BZR
TROLL MODE RESET IG BATT STOP GND
PTT SWITCH O R/W W G B
SWITCH

B
G
UP
UP DN B B

P
Y
W

Gr
G B

DN

V
B

Gr
SELECT SWITCH

WARNING
START & STOP SWITCH
GND

THROTTLE ONLY SWITCH

SELECT LED (GREEN)

THROTTLE ONLY LED (GREEN)

BCM DIAG LED (RED)
+Vb
PTT SWITCH COMMON

W
Gr
BUZZER

B
BZ
G
B

R/W
Gr

Y/B
Bl/B

Bl

SDS
B

O
W

B/G
G Bl
R

Y/G
G/B

Lg/G
G/W

Gr

CONNECTOR

Gr
Y
B
G

Bl

O
W
G/B
Y/G
B/G
G/W

Gr

G
O/Y
Gr
B

W/B
Br
Gr

W/R

LPS
Br/W

P/B P/B
P/W P/W
Lbl/W Lbl/W
W W
Bl/B Bl/B
R R
W G G
B B B
R/W R/W B B B
Bl/W Bl/W W W W to previous page
W/B W/B W W W
B/W G G G
Lbl Lbl B/W Lbl
P P P Lbl P Lbl P
W/R W/R W/B W/B W/B (DF150AP/175AP/200AP)
B B B
B
W
R

30A
W W
G

B B
Bl
B

O
B
Gr

W/B
R/W

G/W

Br/W

O/Y
Y
B
G
W
W

Br
B/W

Lg/G
Bl/W

Y/B
Y/G
G/B
B
Y/B

3.3k

BOAT CONTROL MODULE

B
W

B
R

W B W/B, Gr G B W Y/B

BATTERY
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July, 2019
Part No. 99011-96LD0-054
Printed in Japan

© COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION 2019