Suzuki DF9.9A Owner's Manual

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Page 1 DF8A DF9.9A OWNER’S MANUAL ENGLISH...
Page 2 This symbol appears in various locations on • Ensure that everyone wears a PFD (Per- your Suzuki product to refer you to important sonal Floatation Device) on board. information in the owner’s manual. • Never operate the boat while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
Page 3 FOREWORD NOTE: Mounting radio transceiver or navigational equipment antennae too close to the engine Thank you for choosing a Suzuki outboard cowling can cause electrical noise interference. motor. Please read this manual carefully and Suzuki recommends that antennae be mounted review it from time to time.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATION..........5 FUEL AND OIL........5 LOCATION OF SAFETY LABELS ..7 LOCATION OF PARTS......9 MOTOR MOUNTING......12 BATTERY INSTALLATION ....13 USE OF ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES ........15 PROPELLER SELECTION AND INSTALLATION........15 ADJUSTMENT........16 CAUTION SYSTEM ......
Page 5: Identification Number Location
GASOLINE type and percentage of alcohol content, and Suzuki highly recommends that you use alco- whether important additives are present. Such hol-free unleaded gasoline whenever possible, labels may provide enough information for you...
Page 6 Suzuki recommends the use of SAE 10W-40 or • Do not fill the fuel tank all the way to the top 10W-30 SUZUKI MARINE 4-CYCLE ENGINE or fuel may overflow when it expands due to OIL.
Page 7: Location Of Safety Labels
LOCATION OF SAFETY LABELS Read and follow all of the labels on your out- Keep the labels on your outboard motor or fuel board motor or fuel tank. Make sure you under- tank. Do not remove them for any reason. stand all of the labels.
Page 9: Location Of Parts
LOCATION OF PARTS TILLER HANDLE MODEL Starter grip Shift lever Motor cover Throttle control grip Pilot water hole Clamp screw Engine oil drain plug Clamp bracket Anode Tilt pin Gear oil level plug Water intake hole Gear oil drain plug Electric starter model Recoil starter model Starter button...
Page 10 REMOTE CONTROL MODEL Motor cover Starter grip Pilot water hole Clamp screw Clamp bracket Engine oil drain plug Tilt pin Gear oil level plug Water intake hole Anode Gear oil drain plug Caution lamp Fuel connector Tilt lock lever...
Page 11 Remote control handle Warm-up lever Lock-out lever Ignition key Emergency stop switch Throttle tension adjuster REMOTE CONTROL BOX (DF8AR/9.9AR) Air-vent screw Fuel hose Priming bulb FUEL TANK...
Page 12: Motor Mounting
“Certification Plate”. Contact your authorized Suzuki marine dealer if you are unable to locate the hull “Certificate Plate”. Install 8 mm bolts, washers, lock washers and nuts, as illustrated and tighten the bolts sequen- tially.
Page 13: Battery Installation
Dealer. He has the tools, the facilities and the • Additional electrical loads from the boat will know-how. require larger capacity batteries. Consult your Suzuki dealer to determine the proper  WARNING battery sizing for your boat and engine com- bination.
Page 14 The electrical system or its components may be damaged if proper battery precautions are Suzuki recommends that you install the termi- not followed. nal cap on the positive battery terminal to pre- vent an accidental short circuit of battery •...
Page 15: Use Of Electrical Accessories
NOTE: Use of too much power for electrical accesso- Ask your authorized Suzuki marine dealer to ries under certain operating conditions can assist you in selecting a suitable propeller for cause the battery to discharge.
Page 16: Adjustment
• Trim angle too large (Boat tends to “porpoise”) 1. Coat the propeller shaft splines 1 liberally with Suzuki water resistant grease to help prevent corrosion. • Proper trim angle 2. Place the stopper 2 on the shaft.
Page 17 3. Lower the motor back down. TILLER HANDLE MODEL To increase the steering tension, turn the steer- ing tension bolt A clockwise. To decrease the To lower the bow, move the pin towards the boat. To raise the bow, move the pin away from steering tension, turn the steering tension bolt the boat.
Page 18 3. Turn the idle adjustment screw A clockwise to increase idle speed or counterclockwise to decrease idle speed. Idle speed 900 – 1000 (in Neutral) r/min. (min –1 NOTE: If idle speed cannot be set within the specified range, contact your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer.
Page 19: Caution System
If the oil level is correct, con- an indication of the need for maintenance. sult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer. To avoid damage to your outboard motor, reg- NOTE: ularly inspect and maintain it.
Page 20 Over-Revolution Caution cover while the engine is running, you may be System. injured. Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer To check the oil level, stop the engine and if the Over-Revolution Caution System acti- then remove the motor cover.
Page 21: Operation Of Tilting Systems
NOTICE if engine temperature rises abnormally. If either of the above situations arises, your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer must be consulted as If you strike an underwater object with the tilt soon as possible. lock lever in the “LOCK” position, your out- board motor or boat may be damaged.
Page 22 “Release” Position 1. Shift into “NEUTRAL”. 2. Move the tilt lock lever 1 to the “release” Use this position whenever you operate the motor in “FORWARD” gear in shallow water. position. Placing the tilt lock lever in the “release” posi- tion allows the motor to tilt up if you strike an underwater object, reducing the chance of dam- age to the motor.
Page 23 SHALLOW WATER POSITION NOTICE To set the shallow water position: 1. Shift into “NEUTRAL”. 2. Move the tilt lock lever 1 to the release posi- If you use the tilt up lock arm to hold the motor in the fully tilted position for trailering, tion.
Page 24: Inspection Before Boating
INSPECTION BEFORE  WARNING BOATING When the shallow water position is used, the tilt lock will not work. As a result, forces such  WARNING as from propeller thrust during operation in “REVERSE” gear, rapid deceleration, and striking an underwater object can cause the Failure to inspect your boat and motor before motor to lift out of the water, resulting in per- beginning a trip can be hazardous.
Page 25 2. Pull out the oil dipstick 1 and wipe oil off NOTICE with a clean cloth. Running the engine with an excessive amount of oil can damage the engine. Do not overfill the engine with oil. 3. Tighten the oil filler cap securely. •...
Page 26: Break-In
BREAK-IN NOTE: You may throttle up beyond the recommended operating range to plane your boat, then imme- Proper operation during this break-in period will diately reduce the throttle to the recommended help ensure maximum life and performance operating range. from your engine. The following guidelines will explain proper break-in procedures.
Page 27: Operation
OPERATION 4. Set the tilt lock lever 2 to the “Lock” posi- tion. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE 1. The motor has been lowered into the water. 2. The fuel hose is securely connected to the fuel tank and the motor. 5.
Page 28  WARNING 6. The lock plate is in place and the end of the emergency stop switch cord is attached to a part of your body. Failure to properly attach the emergency stop switch cord or to take proper precautions to help ensure that the emergency stop switch works as intended may result in serious injury or death to the operator or passengers.
Page 29 2. a) Recoil starter model: the engine start. (DF9.9A) If the engine is cold: • If the engine fails to start, check the emer- Pull the choke knob 1 fully out. Close the gency stop switch lock plate.
Page 30 3. a) Recoil starter model b) Electric starter model Firmly grasp the starter grip 3 and pull Push the starter button 4. slowly until resistance is felt. When you feel it engage, pull the rope sharply to start the engine. Do not release the rope when it is pulled out.
Page 31 If the caution lamp remains lit after starting the engine, check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary. If the oil level is correct, con- sult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer. 5. Push the choke knob in. NOTE:...
Page 32 Before starting off, check to make sure that the emergency stop switch operates properly. If the caution lamp remains lit after starting the engine, check the engine oil level and add oil if necessary. If the oil level is correct, con- sult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer.
Page 33 EMERGENCY STARTING 2. Remove the motor cover by turning the lock lever in the direction of the arrow and lifting NOTE: the cover off. The electric starter models are equipped with a recoil starter as the back-up system for emer- gency starting.
Page 34 SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL 9. After following steps of the normal starting procedure, pull the emergency starter rope NOTICE sharply to start the engine. Severe engine damage may occur if (a) engine speed is not allowed to return to idle and boat speed is not reduced when shifting from “FORWARD”...
Page 35 Speed Control Speed Control After shifting, control the engine speed by twist- To increase speed after you have shifted into ing the throttle control grip. gear, continue moving the control handle for- ward or rearward.  WARNING FASTER Since the same handle is used for shifting and speed control it is possible to move the han- dle past the detent and engage the throttle.
Page 36 4. After stopping the engine, disconnect the NOTICE fuel connector from outboard motor. If the spilled gasoline is just left on the NOTICE painted surface, it may cause a stain or dis- coloration of the surface coating. If the spilled gasoline is just left on the painted surface, it may cause a stain or dis- Wipe off any spilled gasoline immediately with coloration of the surface coating.
Page 37 MOORING OPERATION IN SHALLOW WATER The motor should be tilted up out of the water When operating your outboard motor in shallow when you moor the boat in shallow water or if water, use the shallow water position to tilt the the motor will not be used for some time, to pro- motor slightly from the normal trim angle.
Page 38: Motor Removal And Transporting
OPERATION IN FREEZING WEATHER MOTOR REMOVAL AND When operating your outboard motor in freez- TRANSPORTING ing temperatures, you should keep the lower unit submerged in the water at all times. MOTOR REMOVAL When taking motor out of the water, stand it up in a vertical position until the cooling system TILLER HANDLE MODEL drains completely.
Page 39 REMOTE CONTROL MODEL If it is necessary to remove the outboard motor from your boat, we recommend that you ask your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer to do the work for you. MOTOR TRANSPORTING When transporting the motor, place the motor either vertically or horizontally.
Page 40 Horizontal transport: NOTICE Raise the tiller handle (Tiller handle model) and rest the motor on a case protector with the port side downwards as shown. If you do not take proper precautions when transporting your outboard, it can be dam- aged.
Page 41: Trailering
TRAILERING When trailering your boat with the motor attached, keep the motor in the normal operat- ing position unless there is not enough ground clearance. If you need more ground clearance, trailer the motor in a tilted position using a tran- som saver bar or similar device to support the weight of the motor.
Page 42: Inspection And Maintenance
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  WARNING It is important to inspect and maintain your out- board motor regularly. Follow the chart below. At each interval, be sure to perform the indi- Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a cated service. Maintenance intervals should be dangerous gas that is difficult to detect judged by number of hours or number of because it is colorless and odorless.
Page 43 When replacing Be sure to have maintenance performed parts on your outboard motor, Suzuki strongly according to the schedule in the above chart. recommends that you use genuine Suzuki Suzuki recommends that only your authorized parts or their equivalent.
Page 44 (1.0 – 1.2 kg-m, 7.2 – 8.7 lb-ft) brown in color. If the standard plug is not suit- Rotation angle able for your operating, consult your authorized Suzuki outboard motor dealer. New plug 1/2 – 3/4 of a turn Re-use plug 1/12 –...
Page 45 Consult your authorized brush or spark plug cleaner, and adjust the gap Suzuki Marine Dealer if it is necessary to according to the following chart: replace them. 0.7 – 0.8 mm...
Page 46 ENGINE OIL 4. Remove the engine oil drain plug 1 and gasket 2, then let the engine oil drain.  WARNING Never perform any ENGINE OIL procedure with the motor running, as serious injury can occur. The motor must be shut off before any ENGINE OIL procedures are performed.
Page 47 GEAR OIL 8. Reinstall the oil filler cap. To check the gear oil level, remove the upper oil level plug and look into the hole. The oil level  WARNING should be at the bottom edge of the hole. If the oil level is low, add the specified gear oil until the level reaches the bottom edge of the hole.
Page 48 If the gear oil has a milky color, it is contami- nated with water. Immediately contact your authorized Suzuki marine dealer for advice. Do not operate your outboard until the oil is changed and the cause of the contamination is corrected.
Page 49 • Periodically clean anodes with a wire brush to remove any coating which might decrease their protective ability. NOTE: Consult your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer for inspection and replacement of internal anodes attached to the cylinder block/cylinder head.
Page 50 Battery acid is poisonous and corrosive, and The fuel filter must be inspected by authorized can cause severe injury. Suzuki Marine Dealer periodically. Inspect fuel filter at initial 20 hours (1 month). Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing, and Inspect fuel filter at every 100 hours (12 painted surfaces.
Page 51: Flushing The Water Passages
2. Install the flushing attachment 1 so that the ENGINE RUNNING – Vertical position – water intake holes are covered by the rubber Suzuki recommends that you flush the water cups on the attachment. passages using this method. 3. Connect a garden hose to the flushing...
Page 52 ENGINE NOT RUNNING ENGINE NOT RUNNING – Vertical position – – Full tilt up position – 1. Make sure that the motor is stopped. 1. Raise the engine to the full tilt up position. 2. Remove the plug A from the flushing port. 2.
Page 53: Submerged Motor
If you encounter friction or resistance while cranking the engine, stop at once and do not attempt to start the engine until you find and correct the problem. 7. Take the motor to your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer as soon as possible to be overhauled.
Page 54: Storage Procedure
(for example, at the end of the boating sea- coloration of the surface coating. son), it is recommended that you take your motor to your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer. Wipe off any spilled gasoline immediately with However, if you choose to prepare the motor for a soft cloth etc.
Page 55: After Storage
Such damage Fuse case cover may not be covered under warranty. If you are not sure about the proper action to correct a problem, consult your Suzuki marine dealer. Recoil starter/starter motor will not oper- ate: •...
Page 56: Specifications
If a fuse is blown, try to determine the root lation, you may have a major electrical system cause and correct it. problem. If the cause is not corrected, the fuse may be blown again. Consult your SUZUKI marine dealer. SPECIFICATIONS Item DF8A DF9.9A Engine Type...
Page 57: Information Regarding Ec - Directive
INFORMATION REGARDING EC DIRECTIVE – (For European countries) Sound Pressure Level Regulation Sound pressure level limit 2013 / 53 / EU 67 dB(A) Sound pressure level is measured according to ISO 14509-1:2008. Vibration on tiller handle grip Standard Vibration total value Uncertainty ICOMIA standard 38-94 2.6 m/s...
Page 58: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM DF8A/DF9.9A (RECOIL STARTER MODEL)
Page 59 DF8AE/DF9.9AE (ELECTRIC STARTER MODEL)
Page 60 DF8AR/DF9.9AR (REMOTE CONTROL MODEL)

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