After Storage; Troubleshooting - Suzuki DF25A 2014 Owner's Manual

BATTERY STORAGE
ELECTRIC STARTER MODEL
1. When the outboard motor will not be used
for a month or longer, remove the battery
and store it in a cool, dark place. Completely
recharge the battery before reusing it.
2. If the battery will be stored for a long period
of time, check the specific gravity of the bat-
tery solution at least once a month and
recharge the battery when low.
 WARNING
Failure to take proper precautions when
charging the battery can be hazardous. Bat-
teries produce explosive vapors that can
ignite. Battery acid is poisonous and corro-
sive, and can cause severe injury.
• Do not smoke and keep battery away from
open flames and sparks.
• To avoid creating a spark when charging
the battery, connect the battery charger
cables to the proper terminals before turn-
ing the charger on.
• Handle the battery with extreme care and
avoid skin contact with battery acid.
• Wear proper protective clothing (Safety
glasses, gloves, etc.)
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AFTER STORAGE

When taking your motor out of storage, follow
the procedure below to return it to operating
condition:
1. Thoroughly clean the spark plugs. Replace
them if necessary.
2. Check the gear-case oil level and if neces-
sary, add gear oil according to the procedure
outlined in the GEAR OIL section.
3. Lubricate all moving parts according to the
LUBRICATION section.
4. Check the engine oil level.
5. Clean the motor and wax the painted sur-
faces.
6. Recharge the battery before installing it.

TROUBLESHOOTING

This troubleshooting guide is provided to help
you find the cause of common complaints.
NOTICE
Failure to troubleshoot a problem correctly
can damage your outboard motor. Improper
repairs or adjustments may damage the out-
board motor instead or fixing it. Such damage
may not be covered under warranty.
If you are not sure about the proper action to
correct a problem, consult your Suzuki marine
dealer.
Recoil starter/starter motor will not oper-
ate:
• Shift lever is not in NEUTRAL.
• Fuse is blown out. (Electric start model).
Engine will not start (hard to start):
• Emergency stop switch lock plate is not in
position.
• Fuel tank is empty.
• Fuel hose is not properly connected to
engine.
• Fuel hose is kinked or pinched.
• Spark plug is fouled.