OVER-REVOLUTION LIMITING SYSTEM
This motor is equipped with a revolution limiting system which activates when engine speed exceeds 6000 r/min.
Over-revolution can result from cavitation when turning hard, a propeller with a slipping bush or worn-down blades, or a trim setting that is too high.
If the over-revolution limiting system activates, the motor will exhibit a rough running condition and you must immediately reduce engine speed to within the recommended operating range.
If the Over-Revolution Limiting System activates at recommended maximum throttle and you are sure that the propeller pitch is sufficient and there are no factors like “over-trimming” or “ventilation”, there may be a problem with the Over Revolution Limiting System.
Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer if the Over-Revolution Limiting System activates for no apparent reason.
OPERATION OF TILTING SYSTEMS
TILT LOCK
When you shift the motor into “REVERSE” gear, the motor will automatically lock so that it will not lift out of the water due to forces such as propeller thrust.
When the shallow water position is used, the tilt lock will not work. As a result,forces such as from propeller thrust during operation in “REVERSE” gear, rapid deceleration, and striking an underwater object can cause the motor to lift out of the water, resulting in personal injury.
When using the shallow water position, proceed with caution and only at very low speeds.
TILT UP LOCK ARM
The tilt up lock arm is used to hold the motor in the fully tilted up position and shallow water position.
FULL TILT UP POSITION
To hold the motor in the fully raised position:
If you place your hands near the mounting bracket or under the motor when tilting it, your hands can be crushed if the motor slips from your grasp.
Never place your hands near the mounting bracket or under the motor when tilting it.
- Shift into “NEUTRAL”.
- Turn the fuel cock lever to the left (off position) and tighten the air vent screw on the fuel filler cap.
If you do not take proper precautions when tilting up the motor, fuel may leak out.
• For motors with a built-in fuel tank, be sure to turn the fuel cock lever to the left (off position) and tighten the airvent screw on the fuel filler cap before tilting up the motor.
• For motors with a separate fuel tank, disconnect the fuel line whenever you leave the motor tilted up for a long period of time
- Grab the handle on the back of the motor cover and tilt the motor all the way up until it is automatically locked in the fully tilted up position by the tilt up lock arm 1.
If you use the throttle grip handle to raise or lower the motor, the handle may break.
Never use the throttle grip handle to raise or lower the motor.
To lower the motor back down, pull the motor slightly toward you, pull up on the tilt up lock arm 1 and slowly let the motor down.
If you use the tilt up lock arm to hold the motor in the fully tilted position for trailering, the tilt up lock arm could release resulting in damage to the motor.
When trailering your boat, never use the tilt up lock arm to hold the motor in the fully tilted position.
Alternative power source
Your outboard motor or boat can be damaged if the outboard is not tilted out of
the water and locked while the boat is being powered by an alternative power
source.
Make sure that the outboard motor is tilted out of the water and locked whenever the boat is being powered by an alternative power source.
SHALLOW WATER POSITION
To set the motor in the shallow water position: 1. Shift into “NEUTRAL”.
Slowly tilt the motor up until you hear it make a “click” sound.
Slowly lower the motor. It will stop in a position that is slightly tilted up from the normal trim angle.
There are two shallow water positions. Use whichever one is appropriate, depending on the depth of the water.
To lower the motor back down, pull the motor slightly toward you, pull up on the tilt up lock arm 1 and slowly let the motor down.
When the shallow water position is used, the tilt lock will not work. As a result,
forces such as from propeller thrust during operation in “REVERSE” gear, rapid deceleration, and striking an underwater object can cause the motor to lift out of the water, resulting in personal injury.
When using the shallow water position, proceed with caution and only at very low
speeds.
