Mooring; Operation In Shallow Water - Suzuki DF350A Owner's Manual

5. After stopping the engine, disconnect the
fuel line from the outboard motor if there is a
fuel connector.
 WARNING
If you leave the motor stopped for a long
period of time with the fuel line con-
nected , 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:
To make sure that the emergency stop switch
operates properly, stop the engine occasionally
by pulling out the lock plate, while operating the
engine at idling speed.

MOORING

The motor should be tilted up out of the water
when you moor the boat in shallow water or if
the motor will not be used for some time, to pro-
tect it from damage by underwater obstacles at
low tide or corrosion from salt water.
Refer to the TILT LEVER section for details on
how to tilt up the motor.
NOTICE
Improperly securing your boat may cause
damage to your boat or motor, or other
property 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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OPERATION IN SHALLOW WATER

When operating your boat in shallow water, it
may be necessary to tilt the motor higher than
the normal trim angle. When you tilt the motor
beyond the normal trim angle, however, you
should only operate the boat at slow speeds.
After returning to deep water, be sure to lower
the motor to the normal trim angle.
To tilt the motor higher than the normal trim
angle, use the Power Trim and Tilt switch.
 WARNING
When the motor is 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 cush-
ion the engine if the lower unit strikes an
obstruction. This could lead to occupant
injury. In addition, beyond the maximum
trim position, the water intake holes may
be above the water line, which can result
in severe engine damage from overheat-
ing.
Do not operate the engine above 1500
r/min or operate the boat in a planning
attitude with the engine beyond the maxi-
mum trim position.
NOTICE
If the motor hits bottom, serious damage
can occur.
Do not allow the motor to hit bottom. If
the motor does strike bottom, inspect it
immediately for damage.