Battery Storage - Suzuki DF100 Owner's Manual

7. Lubricate all other specified parts. Refer to
the LUBRICATION section. Spray entire
powerhead with a rust preventative (not a
penetrating oil product).
8. Apply a coat of automotive wax on the
external finish of the motor. If paint damage
is evident, apply touch up paint before wax-
ing.
9. Store the motor in an upright position in a
dry, well-ventilated area. Select an area
with constant temperature to avoid corro-
sion caused by condensation. Do not store
next to furnaces, heaters, etc.
 WARNING
When the engine is running, there are
many moving parts that could cause
severe personal injury.
When the engine is running, keep your
hands, hair, clothing, etc., away from the
engine.
NOTICE
Severe engine damage can occur in as lit-
tle as 15 seconds if the engine is started
without supplying water to the cooling
system.
Never start the motor without supplying
water to the cooling system.
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BATTERY STORAGE

1. When the outboard motor will not be used
for a month or longer, remove the battery
and store it in a cool, dark place. Do not set
battery on concrete or earth, as this will
accelerate loss of charge.
2. Wash the casing and terminals using fresh
water only, then dry with clean cloth.
3. Fully charge the battery. If the battery will be
stored for a long period of time, check the
specific gravity of the fluid at least once a
month and recharge the battery when the
charge is low.
 WARNING
Failure to take proper precautions when
charging the battery can be hazardous.
Batteries produce explosive vapors that
can ignite. Battery acid is poisonous and
corrosive, and can cause severe injury.
• Do not smoke and keep battery away
from open flames and sparks.
• To avoid creating a spark when charg-
ing the battery, connect the battery
charger cables to the proper terminals
before turning the charger on.
• Handle the battery with extreme care
and avoid skin contact with battery
acid.
• Wear proper protective clothing (Safety
glasses, gloves, etc.)