Storage Procedure - Suzuki DF250AP Owner's Manual

7. Take the motor to your authorized Suzuki
Marine Dealer as soon as possible to be
overhauled.
NOTICE
If the fuel supply is contaminated with water,
engine damage may occur.
If the boat's fuel tank filler and vent were sub-
merged, inspect the fuel supply to make sure
it is not contaminated with water.
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STORAGE PROCEDURE

MOTOR STORAGE
When storing your motor for a long period of
time (for example, at the end of the boating sea-
son), it is recommended that you take your
motor to your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer.
However, if you choose to prepare the motor for
storage yourself, follow the procedure outlined
below:
1. Change the gear oil as outlined in the
GEAR OIL section.
2. Change the engine oil as outlined in the
ENGINE OIL section.
3. Fill a fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank accord-
ing to the instructions on the stabilizer can.
4. Flush the water passages in the motor thor-
oughly. Refer to the FLUSHING THE
WATER PASSAGES (Engine running) sec-
tion.
5. Readjust the water flow, run the engine at
about 1500 r/min in neutral for five minutes
to distribute the stabilized fuel through the
engine.
6. Stop the engine. Then turn off the water and
disconnect the flushing attachment.
7. Lubricate all other specified parts. Refer to
the LUBRICATION section.
8. Wash the exterior of the engine with fresh
water. After washing, the water remaining
on the engine should be wiped off with dry
clothes.
High pressure washer should be used only
for washing exterior. And the nozzle of the
high pressure washer should be well away
from the engine.
9. Apply a coat of automotive wax on the
external finish of the motor. If paint damage
is evident, apply touch up paint before wax-
ing.
10. Store the motor in an upright position in a
dry, well-ventilated area.
WARNING
When the engine is running, there are many
moving parts that could cause severe per-
sonal injury.
When the engine is running, keep your hands,
hair, clothing, etc., away from the engine.