Suzuki DF100A Owner's Manual page 33

STOPPING THE ENGINE
NOTE:
When it is necessary to stop the engine in an
emergency, pull the emergency stop switch lock
plate out of the emergency stop switch by pull-
ing the emergency stop switch cord.
To stop the engine:
1. Shift into "NEUTRAL".
2. After operating at full throttle, cool off the
engine a few minutes by allowing it to idle or
troll at low speed.
3. Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position.
Always leave the ignition key in the "OFF"
position when the motor is not running, or
the battery can discharge.
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.
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 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.
4. After stopping the engine, disconnect the
fuel line from the outboard motor if there is a
fuel connector.
 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.
5. Twist 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 BRACKET 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.