Suzuki DF115BG 2021 Owner's Manual page 81

V WARNING
Gear oil can cause injury to people or pets.
Repeated, prolonged contact with used gear
oil may cause skin cancer. Even brief contact
with used oil may irritate skin.
• Keep new and used oil away from children
and pets.
• Wear a long-sleeve shirt and waterproof
gloves when handling oil.
• Wash with soap if oil contacts your skin.
• Launder any clothing or rags that are wet
with oil.
NOTE:
Recycle or properly dispose of used gear oil.
Do not throw it in the trash, or pour it on the
ground, down a drain, or into the water.
NOTICE
If fishing line wraps around the rotating pro-
peller shaft, the propeller shaft oil seal can
become damaged and can allow water to enter
the gear case causing severe damage.
If the gear oil has a milky color, it is contami-
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.
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LOW PRESSURE FUEL FILTER
The low pressure fuel filter must be replaced by
an authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer periodi-
cally.
Replace low pressure fuel filter at every 400
hours (2 years).
V WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and toxic. It
can cause a fire and can be hazardous to peo-
ple and pets.
Always take the following precautions when
servicing the fuel filter:
• Stop the motor before cleaning the fuel fil-
ter.
• Be careful not to spill fuel. If you do, wipe it
up immediately.
• Do not smoke, and keep away from open
flames and sparks.
V WARNING
Cleaning solvent is toxic and an irritant, and
can cause injury to people and pets.
Keep solvent away from children and pets.
Dispose of solvent properly when you are fin-
ished.
Inspect and clean the fuel filter as follows:
1. Turn the engine off and allow it to cool.
2. If equipped with Keyless Start System:
Make sure that the keyless start system is in
OFF state.
If not equipped with Keyless Start System:
Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF
position.
3. Remove the fuel hose guard 1.