Suzuki DF70A Service Manual page 12

0A-3 General Information:
Genuine Parts Description
If parts replacement is necessary, Suzuki strongly
recommends that you use genuine Suzuki parts or their
equivalent.
They are precision-made to ensure high quality and
correct fit.
Outboard Motor Identification Number Location
Model, Pre-fix, Serial number
The Model, Pre-fix and Serial number of motor are
stamped on a plate attached to the clamp bracket.
1. Identification number plate
Example
0 9 0 0 2 F
2
1. Model
2. Pre-fix
Engine Serial Number Location
A second engine serial number plate is pressed into a
boss on the cylinder block.
XXXXXX
1. Serial number plate
Z9J0110101012
Z9J0110101013
1
I9J011010005-01
1
DF 90
3
I9J011010002-03
3. Serial number
1
I9J011010012-02
Fuel and Oil Recommendations
Gasoline
Suzuki highly recommends that you use alcohol-free
unleaded gasoline with a minimum pump octane rating
of 87 (R+M/2 method) or 91 (Research method).
However, blends of unleaded gasoline and alcohol with
equivalent octane content may be used.
Allowable maximum blend of a single additive (not
combination)
5% Methanol, 10% Ethanol, 15% MTBE
CAUTION
If leaded gasoline is used, engine damage
may result. Use only unleaded gasoline.
Engine oil
Oil quality is a major contributor to your engine's
performance and life. Always select good quality engine
oil.
Suzuki recommends the use of a SAE 10 W – 40 NMMA
certified oil.
If NMMA certified FC-W oil is not available, select a good
quality 4-cycle motor oil from the following chart
according to the average temperatures in your area.
API Classification
SG
SH
SJ
SL
SM
C –20
TEMP.
F –4
Gear oil
Suzuki recommends the use of SUZUKI Outboard Motor
Gear Oil. If it is not available, use SAE 90 hypoid gear oil
which is rated GL-5 under the API classification system.
Z9J0110101015
SAE Viscosity Grade
10W–40
10W–30
–10 0 10 20 30 40
14 32 50 68 86 104
I9J011010003-02