Motor Installation; Battery Installation; Battery Requirement - Suzuki DF200 Owner's Manual

MOTOR INSTALLATION

 WARNING
Overpowering your boat can be hazard-
ous. Excessive horsepower will have an
adverse effect on hull safety and may
cause operating/handling difficulties. The
boat may also sustain stress and hull
damage.
Never install an outboard motor with
horsepower exceeding the manufac-
turer's recommended maximum horse-
power listed on the boat's "Certification
Plate". Contact your authorized Suzuki
marine dealer if you are unable to locate
the hull "Certificate Plate".
NOTE:
It is against federal regulations for any marine
dealer to service a motor that exceeds the rec-
ommended maximum horsepower for your
boat.
Suzuki strongly recommends that you have
your outboard motor, controls and gauges
installed by your authorized Suzuki Marine
Dealer. He has the tools, the facilities and the
know-how.
 WARNING
Failure to have your outboard motor and
associated controls and gauges properly
installed can result in personal injury or
damage.
Suzuki strongly recommends that you
have your outboard motor, controls and
gauges installed by your authorized
Suzuki marine dealer. He has the tools,
the facilities, and the know-how to do the
job correctly.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

BATTERY REQUIREMENT

Choose a 12 Volt cranking-type lead acid bat-
tery that meets the specifications shown below.
850 Marine Cranking Amps (MCA)/ABYC,
or 670 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)/SAE
or 180 Reserve Capacity (RC) Minutes/SAE
NOTE:
• The specifications listed above are the mini-
mum battery rating requirements for starting
the engine.
• Additional electrical loads from the boat will
require larger capacity batteries. Consult
your Suzuki dealer to determine the proper
battery sizing for your boat and engine com-
bination.
• Dual-purpose (Cranking/Deep-cycle) batter-
ies can be used if they meet the minimum
specifications listed above (MCA, CCA, or
RC).
• Do not use a Deep Cycle battery for the main
cranking battery.
• The use of Maintenance-Free, sealed, or Gel-
Cell batteries is not recommended because
they may not be compatible with Suzuki's
charging system.
• When connecting batteries in parallel, they
must be of the same type, capacity, manufac-
turer, and of similar age. When replacement
is necessary, they should be replaced as a
set. Consult your Suzuki dealer for proper
battery installation information.
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