After Storage; Troubleshooting - Suzuki DF70A Owner's Manual

AFTER STORAGE

When taking your motor out of storage, follow
the procedure below to return it to operating
condition:
1. Thoroughly clean the spark plugs. Replace
them if necessary.
2. Check the gear-case oil level and if neces-
sary, add gear oil according to the procedure
outlined in the GEAR OIL section.
3. Lubricate all moving parts according to the
LUBRICATION section.
4. Check the engine oil level.
5. Clean the motor and wax the painted sur-
faces.
6. Recharge the battery before installing it.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

This troubleshooting guide is provided to help
you find the cause of common complaints.
NOTICE
Failure to troubleshoot a problem correctly
can damage your outboard motor. Improper
repairs or adjustments may damage the out-
board motor instead or fixing it. Such damage
may not be covered under warranty.
If you are not sure about the proper action to
correct a problem, consult your Suzuki marine
dealer.
Starter motor will not operate:
• Shift lever is not in NEUTRAL.
• Fuse is blown out.
• Emergency stop switch lock plate is not in
position.
Engine will not start (hard to start):
• Fuel tank is empty.
• Fuel hose is not properly connected to
engine.
• Fuel hose is kinked or pinched.
• Spark plug is fouled.
Engine idles unstably or stalls:
• Fuel hose is kinked or pinched.
• Spark plug is fouled.
Engine speed will not increase (Engine
power is low):
• Engine is overloaded.
• Caution/Diagnosis system is activated.
• Propeller is damaged.
• Propeller is not properly matched to loads.
Engine vibrates excessively:
• Engine mounting bolts or clamp screws are
loose.
• Foreign object (seaweed etc.) is tangled on
propeller.
• Propeller is damaged.
Engine overheats:
• Cooling water intake(s) are blocked.
• Engine is overloaded.
• Propeller is not properly matched to loads.