Storage Procedure - Suzuki DF70A Owner's Manual

STORAGE PROCEDURE

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