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MOTOR MOUNTING
TILLER HANDLE MODEL
Proper transom height is important for good
performance. A motor mounted on a transom
that is too high causes the propeller to slip
resulting in wasted power or overheating. A
motor mounted on a transom that is too low will
increase drag, causing reduced speed.
Make sure that when the motor is lowered all
the way down, the anti-cavitation plate is
located 0 – 25 mm (0 – 1.0 in) below the bottom
of the boat.
WARNING
Overpowering your boat can be hazardous.
Excessive horsepower will have an adverse
effect on hull safety and may cause operating/
handling difficulties. The boat may also sus-
tain stress and hull damage.
Never install an outboard motor with horse-
power exceeding the manufacturer’s recom-
mended maximum horsepower listed on the
boat’s “Certification Plate”. Contact your
authorized Suzuki marine dealer if you are
unable to locate the hull “Certificate Plate”.
NOTICE
Operating your outboard motor with the anti-
cavitation plate above water can cause over-
heating and severe damage to your outboard
motor.
Do not operate your outboard motor with the
anti-cavitation plate above water.
0 – 25 mm
(0 – 1.0 in.)
Center the motor on the transom and secure it
by alternately tightening the clamp bracket
screws by hand. Make sure you accurately cen-
ter the motor, or the boat will pull to one side
during operation.
Install 8 mm bolts, washers, lock washers and
nuts, as illustrated and tighten the bolts sequen-
tially. Be sure to seal the holes with sealant to
prevent water leakage.
After installing the motor, check to make sure
that steering and tilt movement are not
obstructed by any part of the boat. Also make
sure that the battery cable (if provided) doesn’t
interfere with movement of the motor.
NOTICE
If you attempt to mount the outboard to the
transom without having mechanical experi-
ence or without being certain where to drill
holes, you can seriously damage the boat.
If you do not have mechanical experience or
are not sure of where to drill holes in the
boat’s transom, you should have your motor
mounted by your authorized Suzuki marine
dealer.
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