53
MOTOR REMOVAL AND
TRANSPORTING
MOTOR REMOVAL
If it is necessary to remove the outboard motor
from your boat, we recommend that you ask
your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer to do the
work for you.
MOTOR TRANSPORTING
When transporting the motor, place the motor
either vertically or horizontally.
Vertical transport:
Attach the motor to the carrier by securing
clamp bracket with two sets of transom bolt and
nut.
Never use display stand for transportation of the
motor.
Horizontal transport:
1. Drain the engine oil. Refer to the ENGINE
OIL section.
2. Drain the gasoline from the vapor separator
as follows:
(1) Remove the motor cover.
(2) Remove eight (8) bolts using a 8 mm box
wrench, then remove the starboard side
cover
1
.
(3) Pull the drain hose end
2
out.
(4) Loosen the vapor separator drain screw
3
and drain the gasoline into a suitable con-
tainer.
(5) After draining, retighten the drain screw and
reinstall the all items back in place.
3. Rest the motor on a case protector with the
port side downwards as shown.
V
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and toxic. It
can cause a fire and can be hazardous to peo-
ple and pets.
Use a proper, safe container to store any gas-
oline drained from the outboard motor. Keep
gasoline away from sparks, flames, people,
and pets.
NOTICE
If spilled gasoline is just left on painted sur-
face, it may cause a stain or discoloration of
the surface coating.
Wipe off any spilled gasoline immediately with
a soft cloth etc.
