Suzuki DF140A Owner's Manual page 56

NOTE:
Even when the engine is stopped, all lamps in
the monitor-tachometer will continue to light,
unless the Keyless Start System is turned to
OFF state.
NOTICE
If the Keyless Start System is in ON state
while the engine is not running, the bat-
tery will be discharged.
Always turn the Keyless Start System to
OFF state when the engine is not run-
ning.
 WARNING
Unauthorized use of your boat could lead
to an accident or damage to your boat.
To prevent unauthorized use of your boat,
be sure to remove the key and emergency
stop switch lock plate when the boat is
unattended.
5. After stopping the engine, disconnect the
fuel line from the outboard motor if there is a
fuel connector.
 WARNING
If you leave the motor stopped for a long
period of time with the fuel line connected,
fuel can leak out.
Disconnect the fuel line from fuel tank, if there
is a fuel connector, whenever you leave the
motor stopped for a long period of time.
6. Turn the air-vent screw on the fuel tank cap
clockwise to shut the vent (if equipped).
NOTE:
To make sure that the emergency stop switch
operates properly, stop the engine occasionally
by pulling out the lock plate, while operating the
engine at idling speed.
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If not equipped with Keyless Start System:
To stop the engine:
1. Shift into "NEUTRAL".
2. After operating at full throttle, cool off the
engine a few minutes by allowing it to idle or
troll at low speed.
Side mount
type
3. Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position.
Always leave the ignition key in the "OFF"
position when the motor is not running, or
the battery can discharge.
NOTICE
If the ignition key is left ON when the
engine is not running, the battery will dis-
charge.
Always turn the ignition key OFF when
the engine is not running.
Top mount
type