Suzuki DF115BG 2021 Owner's Manual page 68

NOTICE
If the ignition key is left ON when the engine is
not running, the battery will discharge.
Always turn the ignition key OFF when the
engine is not running.
V WARNING
Unauthorized use of your boat could lead to
an accident or damage to your boat.
To prevent unauthorized use of your boat, be
sure to remove the key and emergency stop
switch lock plate when the boat is unattended.
5. After stopping the engine, disconnect the
fuel line from the outboard motor if there is a
fuel connector.
V WARNING
If you leave the motor stopped for a long
period of time with the fuel line connected,
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 LOCK 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 prop-
erty damage.
Do not allow your motor to rub against quay
walls, piers or other boats when the boat is
tied up.
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.
V 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 cushion 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 overheating.
Do not operate the engine above 1500 r/min
or operate the boat in a planing attitude with
the engine beyond the maximum trim posi-
tion.
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 immedi-
ately for damage.
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