Operation In Shallow Water; Operation In Salt Water; Operation In Freezing Weather - Suzuki DF150 Owner's Manual

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.
 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 cush-
ion 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 overheat-
ing.
Do not operate the engine above 1500
r/min or operate the boat in a planning
attitude with the engine beyond the maxi-
mum trim position.
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
immediately for damage.
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OPERATION IN SALT WATER

After operating the motor in salt water, you
should flush the water passages with clean,
fresh water as outlined in the FLUSHING THE
WATER PASSAGES section. If you do not flush
the water passages, salt can corrode the motor
and shorten its life.

OPERATION IN FREEZING WEATHER

When operating your outboard motor in freez-
ing temperatures, you should keep the lower
unit submerged in the water at all times.
When taking motor out of the water, stand it up
in a vertical position until the cooling system
drains completely.
NOTICE
If you leave your outboard motor out of
the water in freezing temperatures with
water still in the cooling system, the
water can freeze and expand, causing
severe damage to the motor.
When your outboard is in the water in
freezing temperatures, keep the lower
unit submerged in the water at all times.
When the motor is stored out of the water
in freezing temperatures stand it up in the
vertical position so that the cooling sys-
tem drains completely.