Trailering - Suzuki DF25A 2014 Owner's Manual

 WARNING
Spilled fuel or fuel vapor can cause a fire and
is hazardous to health.
Always take the following precautions:
• Drain the fuel from the fuel line and fuel
vapor separator before transporting the
boat/outboard motor and before removing
the motor from the boat.
• DO NOT lay motor on its side without drain-
ing fuel.
• Keep the motor away from open flames or
sparks.
• Wipe up spilled fuel immediately.
NOTICE
If you do not take proper precautions when
transporting your outboard, it can be dam-
aged.
• Do not rest the engine in any of the posi-
tions shown below, as water and oil may
enter the cylinder through the exhaust port
or the outer casings may be damaged.
• Do not place the engine on its side before
the cooling water has drained from it com-
pletely, as water may enter the cylinder
through the exhaust port and cause prob-
lems.
INCORRECT
NOTICE
If you let the lower unit of your outboard sit
higher than the power head during transport-
ing or storing, water may trickle into the
power head, causing damage to the engine.
Never let the lower unit sit higher than the
power head when transporting or storing your
outboard.
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TRAILERING

When trailering your boat with the motor
attached, keep the motor in the normal operat-
ing position unless there is not enough ground
clearance. If you need more ground clearance,
trailer the motor in a tilted position using a tran-
som saver bar or similar device to support the
weight of the motor.
NOTICE
If you use the tilt up lock arm/tilt lock lever to
hold the motor in the fully tilted up position
when trailering the boat, towing motion or
poor road surfaces may cause unexpected tilt
lock release, resulting in damage to the motor
and the tilt lock mechanism.
Never use the tilt up lock arm/tilt lock lever to
hold the motor in the fully tilted up position
when trailering the boat. Use a transom saver
bar or similar device to support the weight of
the motor.