High Altitude Operation Of Your Outboard Motor; Caution System - Suzuki DF25 Manuel Du Propriétaire

HIGH ALTITUDE
OPERATION OF YOUR
OUTBOARD MOTOR
Your outboard motor is equipped with a carbu-
retor that is designed for proper engine opera-
tion at various altitudes up to 5000 feet (1500
meters) elevation. If you operate your outboard
motor at higher elevations, the change in air
pressure may affect the standard carburetor air-
fuel ratio and could make the engine run too
rich. This could decrease engine performance,
increase fuel consumption, cause difficult warm
starting, and may cause an increase in exhaust
gas emissions.
If you always operate your outboard motor at
altitudes above 5000 feet (1500 meters), an
alternative carburetor jetting specification is
available that will adjust the air-fuel ratio to
adjust for the change in air pressure resulting
from high-altitude operation. These parts are
available from Authorized Suzuki Marine Deal-
ers and are designed for correct operation in
your motor. If you need to apply these parts to
your outboard motor, Suzuki recommends that
you have them installed by an Authorized
Suzuki Marine Dealer, or a qualified service
professional.
NOTICE
If you operate an outboard motor at low
altitude (below 5000 feet (1500 meters))
when the engine has been modified for
high-altitude operation, the engine could
be damaged from overheating, or there
could be excessive exhaust gas emis-
sions.
Be sure to reinstall standard-specifica-
tion jetting in any outboard that has been
modified for high-altitude operation prior
to operating the outboard at low altitude
(below 5000 feet (1500 meters)).
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CAUTION SYSTEM

The caution systems are designed to alert you
to certain situations which may cause damage
to your outboard motor.
NOTICE
Your outboard motor may become dam-
aged 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 outboard motor,
regularly inspect and maintain it.
NOTICE
Continuing to operate your outboard
motor with the Caution System activated
can result in severe damage to your out-
board motor.
If the Caution System activates while you
are operating your outboard motor, stop
the motor as soon as possible and cor-
rect the problem or consult your autho-
rized Suzuki
assistance.
To inform you that the caution lamp is working,
it will come on for a few seconds after the
engine starts. On the remote control model, the
buzzer in the remote control box will also
sound.
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