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OWNER’S MANUAL
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Page 2: ...s Carry boating safety and emergency equip ment This important equipment includes flotation aids for each person plus one throwable buoyant cushion in any boat 16 feet or longer fire extinguisher soun...
Page 3: ...ating your new Suzuki and review the manual from time to time It contains important infor mation on safety operation and mainte nance FOREWORD Thank you for choosing a Suzuki outboard motor Please rea...
Page 4: ...SHIFT CONTROL CAUTION SYSTEM 40 KEYLESS START SYSTEM CAUTION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED WITH KEYLESS START SYSTEM 43 DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM 45 OIL CHANGE REMINDER SYSTEM 45 ENGINE STALLING CAUTION SYSTEM 48 WATER...
Page 5: ...boat s fuel tank s from contaminating your motor s elec tronic fuel injection system Water contamina tion can cause poor engine performance and can also cause damage to the electronic fuel injection s...
Page 6: ...efill the fuel tank If you use a portable fuel tank always stop the motor and remove the fuel tank from the boat to refill it Do not fill the fuel tank all the way to the top or fuel may overflow when...
Page 7: ...n your area NOTE In very cold weather below 5 C 41 F use SAE or NMMA FC W 5W 30 for easier start ing and smooth operation GEAR OIL Suzuki recommends the use of SUZUKI OUT BOARD MOTOR GEAR OIL If it is...
Page 8: ...ng motor on its side See owner s manual for details Le carburent risque de fuir et de pr senter un danger d incendie si le moteur est plac sur le c t Vidanger enti rement le carburant du s parateur de...
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Page 10: ...ole Gear oil level plug Engine oil drain plug Gear oil drain plug Anode Anode Power trim and tilt P T T switch Clamp bracket Manual release screw Motor cover Water intake hole Trim tab Anti cavitation...
Page 11: ...UNCTION GAUGE Option KEYLESS FOB IF EQUIPPED WITH KEYLESS START SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL BOX Option Type B Type A Select switch Throttle only switch Emergency stop switch Power trim and tilt P T T switch...
Page 12: ...outboard motor controls and gauges installed by your authorized Suzuki marine dealer He has the tools the facilities and the know how to do the job correctly BATTERY INSTALLATION BATTERY REQUIREMENTS...
Page 13: ...ry near the fuel tank a spark from the battery may ignite the gaso line causing a fire and or an explosion Do not place the fuel tank in the same com partment area as the battery VWARNING Batteries pr...
Page 14: ...correctly con nected to the battery engine cannot be started USE OF ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES The amount of power DC12V available for accessories however depends on the operat ing condition of the motor...
Page 15: ...keyless control unit uses radio communication to check if the keyless fob ID is registered in the Keyless Start System If the keyless fob ID is not registered the sys tem prevents the engine from sta...
Page 16: ...quipment etc or receive medical treatment with the keyless fob in your pocket etc NOTE Do NOT erase or tamper with the confor mance certification mark A maximum of six 6 keyless fobs can be registered...
Page 17: ...k batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body seek immediate medical attention Keep new and used batteries away from children If the battery compartment cannot be closed...
Page 18: ...er formance deteriorates which can cause the keyless fob to malfunction Be careful not to damage the O ring when removing it 3 Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the slot at the mark on the cover to...
Page 19: ...er with either too much or too little pitch will cause incorrect maximum engine speed which may result in severe damage to the motor Ask your authorized Suzuki marine dealer to assist you in selecting...
Page 20: ...ay plow or bow steer If the trim angle is too large the boat may chine walk from side to side or porpoise up and down These condi tions which result in loss of steering control can cause occupants to...
Page 21: ...at holds the trim tab in place After adjusting the trim tab check to see if the boat still tends to veer to one side If necessary readjust the trim tab CONTROL HANDLE ADJUSTMENT The control handle fri...
Page 22: ...ct LED lights if not depress the select switch on the remote control box Depress the THROTTLE ONLY button 3 5 Move the control handle forward until the caution buzzer sounds one time At this time the...
Page 23: ...he PTT switch and check that the setting of the tilt upper limit is properly set VWARNING Setting of the tilt upper limit position will not prevent the outboard motor from tilting fully up and contact...
Page 24: ...ion information is required use nautical charts and or accurate navigation instruments together with the multi function gauge BUTTON FUNCTIONS The multi function gauge has four buttons MENU and SET Th...
Page 25: ...d Display Screen Fuel Information Display Screen All Items Display Screen Speed Fuel Information Display Screen 1 Engine Speed Display Screen The engine speed 1 shift position 2 trim position 3 time 4...
Page 26: ...cted between digital analog1 and analog2 display Refer to the MENU INFORMATION SELECTION sec tion No 3 No 4 No 1 No 2 SUB INFORMATION SELECTION When the Engine Speed Ground Speed Fuel Information or F...
Page 27: ...time since it was reset last time 3 Trip Distance This screen indicates the trip distance since it was reset last time 4 Battery Voltage Cooling Water Tempera ture The cooling water temperature and ba...
Page 28: ...U button is pressed while any screen is displayed While the menu screen is displayed press the MENU button to return to the previous screen The MENU has four items of Illumination Diagnosis Display an...
Page 29: ...on Sync ON OFF Day Night P M P M Sync ON OFF Day or Night Day Night 2 Auto Trim Sets the Auto Trim mode Set the outboard motor to the full trim down position Use the or buttons to select Auto Trim and...
Page 30: ...fer to the CAUTION SYSTEM and DIAG NOSTIC SYSTEM section Data Output Current Code Diagnosis Current Code Data Output NOTE For details the proper handling of the multi function gauge refer to OPERATION...
Page 31: ...display the multi function gauge information and information about the devices connected to the multifunc tion gauge such as other multifunction gauges Display A D OFF Speed Fuel ON OFF Fuel A2 D OFF...
Page 32: ...button is pressed after you have entered all 6 digits 2 If you do not have the keyless fob When the keyless start system starts up enter your passcode and you can change it within 1 minute after unloc...
Page 33: ...No Speed Scale LOW HIGH L G US G IMP Quantity Econ D Q Q D I 100km Quantity set the unit for fuel quantity Press the SET button to select the unit Speed Scale setting for the speed scale The setting o...
Page 34: ...15 minute increment Press and hold the button to change the time continuously by 15 minutes NOTE If the Timezone is not displayed confirm the connection of the GPS receiver If a GPS receiver is not in...
Page 35: ...r outboard motor may become damaged if you rely on the Caution System to alert you to any malfunction that may occur or to give you an indication of the need for maintenance To avoid damage to your ou...
Page 36: ...throt tle to the idle position for about one second to restore full engine operation OIL PRESSURE CAUTION SYSTEM This system operates when the engine lubricat ing oil pressure drops below the correct...
Page 37: ...sufficient water cooling NOTE The overheat caution system will not detect high combustion chamber temperature caused by for example an oil system malfunction poor quality fuel or spark plugs with an i...
Page 38: ...t spark plugs NOTE If the engine is operated beyond the maximum trim position the water intake holes may be above the water line In this situation the over heat caution system may activate NOTICE Oper...
Page 39: ...pt to inspect or service the bat tery without first reading the warnings cau tions and instructions in the BATTERY INSTALLATION section of this manual NOTE A marginal battery may have enough power to...
Page 40: ...there may be a problem with the system Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer 2ND STATION CAUTION SYSTEM This system is activated in the event of an error in the control system of the 2nd stati...
Page 41: ...n the event of an error of the control system of the electronic shift If this system activates the Check Shift Con trol and caution alarm icon are displayed on screen and the buzzer sounds If this sys...
Page 42: ...tem Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer STATION SETTING TROLL MODE CAUTION SYSTEM This system is activated when the TROLL mode operation is started on the gauge screen of the cockpit where th...
Page 43: ...ESS START SYSTEM CAUTION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED WITH KEYLESS START SYSTEM KEYLESS FOB CAUTION SYSTEM The caution system is activated when keyless fob identification error If this system activates the Chec...
Page 44: ...ACEMENT section KEYLESS CONTROL UNIT CAUTION SYSTEM This system is activated when the 12 volt bat tery voltage to the keyless control unit drops to a point which could impair the keyless control unit...
Page 45: ...d to appear while the ignition key is turned on The buzzer sound with diagnostic system activating will be canceled by pushing the ignition key in NOTICE If the diagnostic system activates while you a...
Page 46: ...beep will be heard if the cancellation is success fully finished OFF ON START 4 If equipped with Keyless Start System Press and hold the engine switch 1 for more than two seconds to turn off the powe...
Page 47: ...ower can also be turned off by pressing the lock button on the keyless fob OFF ON START If not equipped with Keyless Start System Turn the ignition key to the OFF position 5 Set the plate 2 in the ori...
Page 48: ...the eliminating the cause If this system activates stop the engine imme diately if wind and water conditions are safe to do so and check the fuel filter water separator for water Or consult your autho...
Page 49: ...e the motor to the desired position then retighten the release screw VWARNING The power trim and tilt PTT switch on the side cover can be accidentally activated when the ignition key is off resulting...
Page 50: ...h erwise stationary The tilt lock lever relieves pressure from the power trim and tilt and should only be used when the boat is stationary Do not use the tilt lock lever when trailering your boat and...
Page 51: ...Before boating always perform the inspec tions described in this section NOTICE Running the engine with an insufficient amount of oil can cause serious engine dam age Always check the oil level befor...
Page 52: ...e engine Do not overfill the engine with oil BREAK IN Proper operation during this break in period will help ensure maximum life and performance from your engine The following guidelines will explain...
Page 53: ...ously at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at a time during the last 7 hours of break in operation may cause severe engine damage such as seizure During the last 7 hours of break in operation do n...
Page 54: ...el for sextuple engine STBD For dual engine For triple engine For quadruple engine PORT For quadruple engine STBD For quintuple engine STBD For quintuple engine PORT For sextuple engine PORT For sextu...
Page 55: ...THROTTLE ONLY mode continue to push the THROTTLE ONLY switch until the buzzer sounds one short beep If the THROTTLE ONLY mode cannot be selected turn off the power and wait for 20 seconds and then tur...
Page 56: ...d STBD engine group can be controlled by each handle the 1 LEVER LED goes out The 1 LEVER switch is only enabled when the all remote control handle is in the neutral posi tion NOTE When turn on the po...
Page 57: ...lure to properly attach the emergency stop switch cord or to take proper precautions to help ensure that the emergency stop switch works as intended may result in serious injury or death to the operat...
Page 58: ...can cause death or severe injury Never start the engine or let it run indoors or where there is little or no ventilation 3 To start each engine individually press and hold the engine switch for at le...
Page 59: ...ck the oil level OFF ON START 4 Warm up the engine for about 5 minutes Cooling water check As soon as the engine starts water should spray out of the pilot water hole 1 indicating that the water pump...
Page 60: ...e entry screen Selecting NO turns the system off 3 Enter a 6 digit passcode Use the or buttons to select a num ber for each digit Press the SET button to move to the next digit Press the MENU button t...
Page 61: ...engines the center engine port center engine and port engine are started with port shift lever 1 to link the center engine with the two engines on port side and the two engines on star board side are...
Page 62: ...the control handle forward to approximate position A as shown in the illustration To shift into REVERSE move the control han dle rearward to approximate position B as shown in the illustration SELECT...
Page 63: ...o OFF locked status by one of the following meth ods Make sure that the keyless fob is within the communication range of the keyless control unit Press and hold the engine switch for at least 3 second...
Page 64: ...to an accident or damage to your boat To prevent unauthorized use of your boat be sure to remove the key and emergency stop switch lock plate when the boat is unattended VWARNING If you leave the mot...
Page 65: ...re is a fuel connector whenever you leave the motor stopped for a long period of time OPERATION IN SHALLOW WATER When operating your boat in shallow water it may be necessary to tilt the motor higher...
Page 66: ...the confirmation message Start Troll Mode is displayed 3 When YES is selected When YES is selected and the SET but ton is pressed one beep sounds to show that it is now in TROLL Mode At the same time...
Page 67: ...not switch to TROLL Mode For the multiple engines If the throttle of all engines are fully closed and one of engines is in gear it shifts to the troll mode when the MENU button is pressed In gear idl...
Page 68: ...For the Trolling Speed the desired engine speed can be set and maintained within the range from 700 r min to 1200 r min using the UP button or DN switch NOTE Please contact your authorized Suzuki Mari...
Page 69: ...he neutral position or by increasing the engine speed to 3000 r min or more In both cases two short beeps sound when cancelling the troll mode OPERATION IN SALT WATER After operating the motor in salt...
Page 70: ...motor cover 2 Remove the 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...
Page 71: ...ying the motor down NOTICE If you let the lower unit of your outboard sit higher than the power head during transport ing or storing water may trickle into the power head causing damage to the engine...
Page 72: ...angerous gas that is difficult to detect because it is colorless and odorless Breath ing carbon monoxide can cause death or severe injury Never start the engine or let it run indoors or where there is...
Page 73: ...e maintenance intervals in the chart are designed for normal usage of your outboard motor If your outboard motor is used under severe conditions as outlined below you may need to perform maintenance m...
Page 74: ...ndard plug is not suit able for your operating consult your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer NOTICE Use of improper spark plugs or improperly tightening spark plugs can cause severe engine damage Do no...
Page 75: ...Otherwise it will cause difficulty in starting the engine increase fuel consumption and result in engine troubles Spark plug gap 0 8 0 9 mm 0 031 0 035 in BREATHER AND FUEL LINE Inspect the breather a...
Page 76: ...under this type of use Change your engine oil more frequently if your engine is used for extended trolling 3 Place a drain pan under the engine oil drain screw 4 Remove the engine oil drain screw 1 a...
Page 77: ...he upper oil level plug and look into the hole The oil level should be at the bottom edge of the hole If the oil level is low add the specified gear oil until the level reaches the bottom edge of the...
Page 78: ...nged and the cause of the contamination is corrected LOW PRESSURE FUEL FILTER The low pressure fuel filter must be replaced by an authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer periodi cally Replace low pressure fue...
Page 79: ...If they are damaged replace them 9 Wash the filter element with clean solvent and dry it 10 Reinstall the seal ring and filter element in their original positions 11 Verify that the O ring is in place...
Page 80: ...ints of your motor and the recommended lubricant LOCATION LUBRICANT Shift link Marine grade water resistant grease Propeller shaft Trim ram pad DF140BG NOTE Before applying grease through the steering...
Page 81: ...ead NOTICE If anodes are not properly maintained under water aluminum surfaces such as the lower unit will suffer galvanic corrosion damage Periodically inspect anodes to make sure they have not becom...
Page 82: ...t 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...
Page 83: ...Make sure the motor is properly clamped to a secure stand or boat and remain in atten dance until flushing is completed Keep children and pets away from the area and stay clear of all moving parts 1 M...
Page 84: ...s included in the crate parts 4 Turn on the water to obtain a good water flow Flush the engine for about five minutes 5 Turn off the water 6 Remove the hose and connector if used then reinstall the pl...
Page 85: ...the engine through the spark plug holes Coat the engine inner parts with oil by manually turning the fly wheel several times V WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and toxic It can cause a fire an...
Page 86: ...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 V WARNING When the engine is runnin...
Page 87: ...terminal connection is corroded or lost Battery power is lost Starter motor is failed If equipped with Keyless Start System Engine switch or start stop switch is failed If not equipped with Keyless S...
Page 88: ...pump is failed Ignition system is failed Electronic throttle system is failed Heavy cargo is on the boat Water has entered into the boat Bottom of boat is not clean or damaged Engine vibrates excessi...
Page 89: ...move the sub battery cable fuse 5 Inspect the fuse and replace with new fuse if needed NOTE If a fuse is blown try to determine the root cause and correct it If the cause is not corrected the fuse may...
Page 90: ...use 30 A 2 Ignition coil Injector Engine control module 30 A 3 Throttle valve fuse 15 A 4 Shift actuator fuse 15 A 5 PTT switch fuse 10 A 6 Fuel pump fuse 15 A 7 Load fuse 60 A 8 Main fuse 60 A 9 Spar...
Page 91: ...140PS Full Throttle Operating Range 5000 6000 r min min 1 5700 6300 r min min 1 Ignition System Full transistor Engine Lubrication Trochoid pump pressure lubrication Engine Oil Capacity 5 5 L 5 8 4 8...
Page 92: ...peration 2 Lapse of 80 hour s operation 3 Lapse of 100 hour s operation 4 When performing cancellation before system activation Action Starting operation Cancellation Indication 1 4 Cancellation Indic...
