Motor Mounting - Suzuki DF25A 2014 Owner's Manual

MOTOR MOUNTING

 WARNING
Overpowering your boat can be hazardous.
Excessive horsepower will have an adverse
effect on hull safety and may cause operating/
handling difficulties. The boat may also sus-
tain stress and hull damage.
Never install an outboard motor with horse-
power exceeding the manufacturer's recom-
mended maximum horsepower listed on the
boat's "Certification Plate". Contact your
authorized Suzuki marine dealer if you are
unable to locate the hull "Certificate Plate".
TILLER HANDLE MODEL
Proper transom height is important for good
performance. A motor mounted on a transom
that is too high causes the propeller to slip
resulting in wasted power or overheating. A
motor mounted on a transom that is too low will
increase drag, causing reduced speed.
Make sure that when the motor is lowered all
the way down, the anti-cavitation plate is
located 0 – 25 mm (0 – 1.0 in) below the bottom
of the boat.
NOTICE
Operating your outboard motor with the anti-
cavitation plate above water can cause over-
heating and severe damage to your outboard
motor.
Do not operate your outboard motor with the
anti-cavitation plate above water.
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0 – 25 mm
(0 – 1.0 in.)
Center the motor on the transom and secure it
by alternately tightening the clamp screws 1 by
hand. Make sure you accurately center the
motor, or the boat will pull to one side during
operation.
Install the bolts 2, washers 3, washers 4 and
nuts 5, as illustrated and tighten the bolts
sequentially. Be sure to seal the holes with
sealant to prevent water leakage.
Sealant
Sealant