Shifting And Speed Control - Suzuki DF100 Owner's Manual

NOTICE
If you turn the ignition key to "START"
position for more than 5 seconds, the
starter system could be damaged.
Never turn the ignition key to "START"
position for more than 5 seconds.
NOTICE
If the OIL lamp remains lit while operating
the outboard, the oil level may be low
enough to damage the engine.
Stop the engine and check the oil level.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start after 5 seconds, wait
10 seconds and try again.
4. Warm up the engine for about 5 minutes.
Cooling water check
As soon as the engine starts, water should
spray out of the pilot water hole 1, indicating
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
authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer.
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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.
 WARNING
Operating the boat when the emergency
stop switch is not operating properly can
be hazardous.
Before starting off, check to make sure
that the emergency stop switch operates
properly.

SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL

NOTICE
Severe engine damage may occur if (a)
engine speed is not allowed to return to
idle and boat speed is not reduced when
shifting from "FORWARD" to "REVERSE"
or from "REVERSE" to "FORWARD", or
(b) care is not taken when operating the
boat in reverse.
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.