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) Fully steer the motor to the starboard side.
(2) Pull the drain hose end 1 out.
(3) Loosen the vapor separator drain screw 2
and drain the gasoline into a suitable con-
tainer.
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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.
(4) After draining, retighten the drain screw and
put the drain hose back.
3. Set the release lever 3 to the "Lock" posi-
tion. (DF40AQH model)
4. Fix the release lever not to move, with a
cable tie 4, etc., as shown in the figure.
(DF40AQH model)
5. Rest the motor on a case protector with the
starboard side downwards as shown.