Battery Installation; Battery Requirement - Suzuki DF15A Owner's Manual

After installing the motor, check to make sure
that steering and tilt movement are not
obstructed by any part of the boat. Also make
sure that the battery cable (if applicable)
doesn't interfere with movement of the motor.
 WARNING
If the motor is not properly secured to the
transom, it can come off.
Be sure to bolt the motor to the transom.
The motor may come off if it is held only
by the clamp screws. Occasionally check
the clamp screws for tightness.
NOTICE
If you attempt to mount the outboard to
the transom without having mechanical
experience or without being certain
where to drill holes, you can seriously
damage the boat.
If you do not have mechanical experience
or are not sure of where to drill holes in
the boat's transom, you should have your
motor mounted by your authorized
Suzuki marine dealer.
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BATTERY INSTALLATION

BATTERY REQUIREMENT

ELECTRIC STARTER MODEL
Choose a 12 Volt cranking-type lead acid bat-
tery that meets the specifications shown below.
450 Marine Cranking Amps (MCA)/ABYC,
or 330 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)/SAE
or 70 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.