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  • Page 1 DF9.9B DF15A DF20A OWNER’S MANUAL ENGLISH...
  • Page 2 • Do not hold onto the motor cover or any This symbol appears in various locations on other parts of your outboard motor while your Suzuki product to refer you to important getting on or off your boat. information in the owner’s manual.
  • Page 3 FOREWORD • Never remove the flywheel cover (except for 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...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PROPELLER SELECTION AND INSTALLATION........19 ADJUSTMENT........20 CAUTION SYSTEM ......22 DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM ...... 25 OIL CHANGE REMINDER SYSTEM..........25 OPERATION OF TILTING SYSTEMS (DF9.9B/9.9BR/15A/15AR/ ..........26 20A/20AR) OPERATION OF TILTING SYSTEMS (DF9.9BT/9.9BTH/15ATH/ ........... 29 20AT/20ATH) INSPECTION BEFORE BOATING ... 31 BREAK-IN ..........

  • Page 5: Identification Number Location

    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-...
  • Page 6 NOTE: NOTICE If you are not satisfied with the operation or fuel economy of your outboard motor when you are Gasoline kept in the fuel tank for long periods using gasoline/alcohol blends, you should of time will produce varnish and gum, which switch back to unleaded gasoline containing no can damage the engine.
  • Page 7 Oil quality is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and life. Always select good quality engine oil. Suzuki recommends the use of SAE 10W-40 or 10W-30 SUZUKI MARINE 4-CYCLE ENGINE OIL. If SUZUKI MARINE 4-CYCLE ENGINE OIL is not available, select a NMMA certified...

  • Page 8: Location Of Safety Labels

    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.

  • Page 10: Location Of Parts

    LOCATION OF PARTS TILLER HANDLE MODEL (DF9.9B/15A/20A) Motor cover Starter grip Shift lever Throttle control grip Pilot water hole Clamp screw Flush plug Clamp bracket Engine oil drain plug (Reverse side) Tilt pin Gear oil level plug Anode Water intake hole...
  • Page 11 TILLER HANDLE MODEL (DF9.9BTH/15ATH/20ATH) Motor cover Starter grip Shift lever PT switch Throttle control grip Clamp screw Pilot water hole Flush plug Clamp bracket Tilt pin Engine oil drain plug (Reverse side) Anode Anode (only transom L) Gear oil level plug Anode Water intake hole Gear oil drain plug...
  • Page 12 REMOTE CONTROL MODEL (DF9.9BR/15AR/20AR) Motor cover Starter grip Pilot water hole Clamp screw Flush plug Clamp bracket Engine oil drain plug (Reverse side) Tilt pin Gear oil level plug Anode Water intake hole Gear oil drain plug Fuel connector Caution lamp Tilt lock lever...
  • Page 13 REMOTE CONTROL MODEL (DF9.9BT/20AT) Motor cover Starter grip PT switch (Reverse side) Pilot water hole Clamp screw Flush plug Clamp bracket Tilt pin Engine oil drain plug (Reverse side) Anode Anode (only transom L) Gear oil level plug Anode Water intake hole Gear oil drain plug Fuel connector Caution lamp...
  • Page 14 Power tilt (P.T.) switch (DF9.9BT/20AT) Remote control handle Warm-up lever Lock-out Ignition key lever Emergency stop switch Throttle tension adjuster REMOTE CONTROL BOX Air-vent screw Fuel hose Priming bulb FUEL TANK...

  • Page 15: Motor Mounting

    “Certification Plate”. Contact your authorized Suzuki marine dealer if you are unable to locate the hull “Certificate Plate”. Install 8 mm bolts, washers, lock washers and nuts, as illustrated and tighten the bolts sequen- TILLER HANDLE MODEL tially.

  • Page 16: Battery Installation

    • Additional electrical loads from the boat will Dealer. He has the tools, the facilities and the require larger capacity batteries. Consult know-how. your Suzuki dealer to determine the proper battery sizing for your boat and engine com-  WARNING bination.
  • Page 17 The electrical system or its components may be damaged if proper battery precautions are Suzuki recommends that you install the termi- not followed. nal cap on the positive battery terminal to pre- vent an accidental short circuit of battery •...

  • Page 18: Use Of Electrical Accessories

    • Charging current will not flow from the recti- the boat to the battery. Consult your autho- fier/regulator to the battery while this system rized Suzuki marine dealer for information about correct wiring. is activated. • When the system is activated the starter...

  • Page 19: Propeller Selection And Installation

    Ask your authorized Suzuki marine dealer to assist you in selecting a suitable propeller for your boat. 1. Coat the propeller shaft splines 1 liberally...

  • Page 20: Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENT DF9.9B/9.9BR/15A/15AR/20A/20AR MODEL Make a test run in the boat to determine if the TRIM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT trim angle needs to be adjusted. To help maintain steering stability and good performance, always maintain the proper trim To adjust the trim angle: angle as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 21 STEERING TENSION ADJUSTMENT 3. Lower the motor back down. The steering on your outboard motor should be To lower the bow, move the pin towards the smooth and not tight. Adjust the steering ten- boat. To raise the bow, move the pin away from sion so that there is only a slight resistance to the boat.

  • Page 22: Caution System

    IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT problem or consult your authorized Suzuki The idle speed has been factory adjusted marine dealer for assistance. between 800 – 900 r/min. in neutral.
  • Page 23 System. If the Caution System is not working properly, you may not be alerted to a condition that can Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer cause damage to your outboard motor. if the Over-Revolution Caution System acti- vates for no apparent reason.
  • Page 24 Be aware that the caution lamp may light again NOTICE if engine temperature rises abnormally. If either of the above situations arises, your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer must be consulted as Operating the engine with the Oil Pressure soon as possible. Caution System activated can result in severe engine damage.

  • Page 25: Diagnostic System

    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.

  • Page 26: Operation Of Tilting Systems (Df9.9B/9.9Br/15A/15Ar/20A/20Ar)

    Placing the tilt lock lever in the “release” posi- has been replaced. Once the system has tion allows the motor to tilt up if you strike an operated, however, Suzuki strongly recom- underwater object, reducing the chance of dam- mends that the engine oil be replaced before age to the motor.
  • Page 27 1. Shift into “NEUTRAL”. 2. Move the tilt lock lever 1 to the “release” Release position.  WARNING When you operate the motor with the tilt lock 3. Grab the handle on the back of the motor lever in the “Release” position, the tilt lock cover and tilt the motor all the way up until it will not work.
  • Page 28 SHALLOW WATER POSITION 2. Pull the motor slightly towards you and To set the shallow water position: slowly let the motor down. 1. Shift into “NEUTRAL”. 2. Move the tilt lock lever 1 to the release posi- tion.  WARNING If you do not take proper precautions when 3.

  • Page 29: Operation Of Tilting Systems (Df9.9Bt/9.9Bth/15Ath/ 20At/20Ath)

    OPERATION OF TILTING To lower the motor back down: 1. Move the tilt lock lever 1 to the lock position. SYSTEMS (DF9.9BT/9.9BTH/15ATH/20AT/20ATH) POWER TILT The “Power Tilt” is operated by pressing the switch. To tilt the motor up, press the upper (right) part of the switch.
  • Page 30 MANUAL TILTING 3. Lower the motor using the power tilt, until the If you are unable to tilt the motor using the motor is supported by the tilt up lock knob. “Power Tilt” because of an electrical problem or some other problem, you can move the motor To release the knob, tilt the motor all the way up manually.

  • Page 31: Inspection Before Boating

    INSPECTION BEFORE 2. Pull out the oil dipstick 1 and wipe oil off with a clean cloth. BOATING  WARNING Failure to inspect your boat and motor before beginning a trip can be hazardous. Before boating, always perform the inspec- tions described in this section.

  • Page 32: Break-In

    BREAK-IN To fill the engine oil: 1. Remove the oil filler cap. 2. Fill the recommended engine oil to the upper Proper operation during this break-in period will level. help ensure maximum life and performance from your engine. The following guidelines will explain proper break-in procedures.

  • Page 33: Operation

    OPERATION NOTE: You may throttle up beyond the recommended operating range to plane your boat, then imme- BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START THE diately reduce the throttle to the recommended ENGINE operating range. 1. The motor has been lowered into the water. 2.
  • Page 34 4. Set the tilt lock lever 2 to the “Lock” posi- tion. (DF9.9B/9.9BR/15A/15AR/20A/20AR)  WARNING 5. Make sure that the motor is in “NEUTRAL”. Failure to properly attach the emergency stop 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.
  • Page 35 STARTING THE ENGINE TILLER HANDLE MODEL 1. Squeeze the fuel line priming bulb several  WARNING times until you feel resistance. 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.
  • Page 36 If the caution lamp does not come on briefly once the starter system is operated, the cau- tion lamp may be broken or a failure may exist in the system circuit. Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer.
  • Page 37 If the caution lamp remains lit after starting the engine, check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary. If the oil level is correct, con- sult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer. 4. Warm up the engine for about 5 minutes. NOTICE NOTICE If you turn the ignition key to the “START”...
  • Page 38 If the oil level is correct, con- sult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer.  WARNING 5. Warm up the engine for about 5 minutes. Operating the boat when the emergency stop...
  • Page 39 3. Remove the NSI cable 1 from the recoil To start the engine when the recoil starter fails: starter. 1. Shift the motor into “NEUTRAL”.  WARNING When you use the emergency starting proce- dure, the start-in-gear protection system will not work.
  • Page 40 9. Disconnect the breather hose 2 from 6. Remove the four bolts securing the recoil starter assembly in place. silencer case, and then insert the hose into the silencer case as shown. 7. Lift the recoil starter assembly and roll the port side.
  • Page 41 SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL  WARNING NOTICE If you attempt to reinstall the recoil starter assembly or motor cover after starting the Severe engine damage may occur if (a) engine engine you can be injured. speed is not allowed to return to idle and boat speed is not reduced when shifting from Do not attempt to reinstall the recoil starter “FORWARD”...
  • Page 42 Speed Control Speed Control After shifting, control the engine speed by twist- To increase speed after you have shifted into ing the throttle control grip. gear, continue moving the control handle for- ward or rearward.  WARNING FASTER Since the same handle is used for shifting and speed control it is possible to move the han- dle past the detent and engage the throttle.
  • Page 43 Refer to the TILT UP LOCK ARM section (DF9.9B/9.9BR/15A/15AR/20A/20AR) or TILT UP LOCK KNOB section (DF9.9BT/9.9BTH/ 15ATH/20AT/20ATH) for details on how to tilt up the motor.
  • Page 44 OPERATION IN SHALLOW WATER  WARNING (DF9.9B/9.9BR/15A/15AR/20A/20AR) When operating your outboard motor in shallow If you leave the motor tilted up for a long water, use the shallow water position to tilt the period of time with the fuel line connected, motor slightly from the normal trim angle.
  • Page 45 Tilt the outboard out of water. Refer to the TILT UP LOCK ARM section (DF9.9B/9.9BR/15A/ NOTICE 15AR/20A/20AR) or TILT UP LOCK KNOB sec- tion (DF9.9BT/9.9BTH/15ATH/20AT/20ATH). If the motor hits bottom, serious damage can NOTICE occur.

  • Page 46: Motor Removal And Transporting

    MOTOR REMOVAL AND (4) Tighten the drain screw 2. (5) Tilt the motor fully up. TRANSPORTING (6) Loosen the drain screw 2 again and drain the remaining gasoline into a suitable con- MOTOR REMOVAL tainer. TILLER HANDLE MODEL 1. Make sure that the engine has stopped com- pletely.
  • Page 47 If it is necessary to remove the outboard motor from your boat, we recommend that you ask Spilled fuel or fuel vapor can cause a fire and your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer to do the is hazardous to health. work for you.

  • Page 48: Trailering

    TRAILERING NOTICE When trailering your boat with the motor If you let the lower unit of your outboard sit attached, keep the motor in the normal operat- higher than the power head during transport- ing position unless there is not enough ground ing or storing, water may trickle into the clearance.

  • Page 49: Inspection And Maintenance

    INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  WARNING It is important to inspect and maintain your out- 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.
  • Page 50 When replacing Be sure to have maintenance performed parts on your outboard motor, Suzuki strongly according to the schedule in the above chart. recommends that you use genuine Suzuki Suzuki recommends that only your authorized parts or their equivalent.
  • Page 51 Rotation angle able for your operating, consult your authorized New plug 1/2 – 3/4 of a turn Suzuki outboard motor dealer. Re-use plug 1/12 – 1/8 of a turn • Do not overtighten or cross-thread a spark plug, as this will damage the aluminum...
  • Page 52 Consult your authorized brush or spark plug cleaner, and adjust the gap Suzuki Marine Dealer if it is necessary to according to the following chart: replace them. 0.8 – 0.9 mm...
  • Page 53 ENGINE OIL 3. Place a drain pan under the engine oil drain plug.  WARNING  CAUTION Never perform any ENGINE OIL procedure with the motor running, as serious injury can The engine oil temperature may be high occur. enough to burn your fingers when the drain plug is loosened.
  • Page 54 GEAR OIL 7. Check the engine oil level. To check the gear oil level, remove the upper oil level plug 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.
  • Page 55 If the gear oil has a milky color, it is contami- Clamp screw nated with water. Immediately contact your authorized Suzuki marine dealer for advice. Do not operate your outboard until the oil is changed and the cause of the contamination is corrected.
  • Page 56 • Periodically clean anodes with a wire brush to remove any coating which might decrease their protective ability. NOTE: Consult your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer for inspection and replacement of internal anodes attached to the cylinder block/cylinder head.
  • Page 57 BATTERY BONDING WIRES (DF9.9BT/9.9BTH/ The battery solution level must be kept between 15ATH/20AT/20ATH) the MAX and the MIN level lines at all times. If Bonding wires are used to electrically connect the level drops below the MIN level line, add the engine components so they exist in a com- DISTILLED WATER ONLY until the battery mon ground circuit.

  • Page 58: Flushing The Water Passages

    The fuel filter must be inspected by authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer periodically. ENGINE RUNNING – Vertical position – Suzuki recommends that you flush the water Low pressure fuel filter passages using this method. Inspect low pressure fuel filter at initial 20 hours (1 month).
  • Page 59 ENGINE NOT RUNNING NOTICE – Vertical position – 1. Make sure that the motor is stopped. Severe engine damage can occur in as little as 2. Remove the plug A from the flushing port. 15 seconds if the engine is started without supplying water to the cooling system.

  • Page 60: Submerged Motor

    ENGINE NOT RUNNING SUBMERGED MOTOR – Full tilt up position – 1. Raise the engine to the full tilt up position. A motor that has been accidentally submerged 2. Follow the “ENGINE NOT RUNNING – Verti- in water must be overhauled as soon as possi- cal position”...

  • Page 61: Storage Procedure

    STORAGE PROCEDURE 7. Take the motor to your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer as soon as possible to be overhauled. MOTOR STORAGE When storing your motor for a long period of NOTICE 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.

  • Page 62: After Storage

    • Handle the battery with extreme care and If you are not sure about the proper action to avoid skin contact with battery acid. correct a problem, consult your Suzuki marine • Wear proper protective clothing (Safety dealer. glasses, gloves, etc.)
  • Page 63 NOTICE If a new fuse blows in a short time after instal- lation, you may have a major electrical system problem. Consult your SUZUKI marine dealer. Main fuse: 30A (white fuse case) ECM fuse: 10A (yellow fuse case)

  • Page 64: Specifications

    – (For European countries) Sound Pressure Level Regulation Sound pressure level limit 67 dB (A): DF9.9B 2013 / 53 / EU 72 dB (A): DF15A/20A Sound pressure level is measured according to ISO 14509-1:2008. Vibration on tiller handle grip Tiller handle grip vibration total value of this motor measured under related EC Directive does not exceed 2.5m/s...

  • Page 65: Flowchart Of Oil Change Reminder System

    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 *3: Lapse of 100 hour’s operation Repeat *4: When performing cancellation before system activation...
  • Page 66 WIRING DIAGRAM DF9.9B/15A/20A (RECOIL STARTER MODEL)
  • Page 67 DF9.9BE/15AE/20AE (ELECTRIC STARTER MODEL)
  • Page 68 DF9.9BTH/15ATH/20ATH (POWER TILT MODEL)
  • Page 69 DF9.9BR/15AR/20AR (REMOTE CONTROL MODEL)
  • Page 70 DF9.9BT/20AT (POWER TILT MODEL)
  • Page 71 Prepared by November, 2018 Part No. 99011-89L70-055 Printed in Thailand © COPYRIGHT SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION 2018...

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