Corrosion Prevention; Battery - Suzuki DF15A Owner's Manual

Your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer may also
have additional recommendations due to
regional climate or operating conditions.
Please consult him for advice.

CORROSION PREVENTION

ANODES
The motor is protected from exterior corrosion
by anodes. These anodes control electrolysis
and help prevent corrosion. The anodes will
corrode in place of the parts they are protect-
ing. You should periodically inspect each of the
anodes and replace them when 2/3 of the metal
has corroded away.
In certain areas of the country, the water is
unusually harsh on metal. Additional anti-corro-
sion measures may be helpful under those con-
ditions. Consult your authorized Suzuki Marine
Dealer for details.
NOTICE
If anodes are not properly maintained,
underwater aluminum surfaces (such as
the lower unit) will suffer galvanic corro-
sion damage.
• Periodically inspect anodes to make
sure they have not become detached.
• Do not paint anodes, as this will render
them ineffective.
• Periodically clean anodes with a wire
brush to remove any coating which
might decrease their protective ability.
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NOTE:
Consult your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer
for inspection and replacement of internal
anodes attached to the powerhead.

BATTERY

If you are using a maintenance-free battery,
inspect the window area according to the
instructions on the battery to make sure the bat-
tery is in good condition.
If you are not using a maintenance-free battery,
the battery fluid level should be checked every
50 hours of operation or 3 months. The battery
solution level must be kept between the MAX
and the MIN level lines at all times. If the level
drops below the MIN level line, add DISTILLED
WATER ONLY until the battery solution level
reaches the MAX level line.
 WARNING
Battery acid is poisonous and corrosive,
and can cause severe injury.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing,
and painted surfaces. If battery acid
comes in contact with any of these, flush
immediately with large amounts of water.
If acid contacts the eyes or skin, get
immediate medical attention.
 WARNING
If you are not careful when checking or
servicing the battery, you can cause a
short circuit, which could result in an
explosion, fire, or circuit damage.
Disconnect the negative (black) cable
when checking or servicing the battery.
Be careful not to allow a metal tool or
other metal object to touch the battery's
positive terminal and the motor at the
same time.