TROUBLESHOOTING
This troubleshooting guide is provided to help
you find the cause of common complaints.
NOTICE
Failure to troubleshoot a problem cor-
rectly can damage your outboard motor.
Improper repairs or adjustments may
damage the outboard motor instead or
fixing it. Such damage may not be cov-
ered under warranty.
If you are not sure about the proper
action to correct a problem, consult your
Suzuki marine dealer.
Recoil starter/starter motor will not oper-
ate:
• Shift lever is not in NEUTRAL.
• Fuse is blown out. (Electric start model)
Engine will not start (hard to start):
• Emergency stop switch lock plate is not in
position.
• Fuel tank is empty.
• Fuel hose is not properly connected to
engine.
• Fuel hose is kinked or pinched.
• Spark plug is fouled.
Engine idles unstably or stalls:
• Choke knob is not pushed in securely.
• Fuel hose is kinked or pinched.
• Spark plug is fouled.
Engine speed will not increase (Engine
power is low):
• Engine is overloaded.
• Propeller is damaged.
• Propeller is not properly matched to loads.
Engine vibrates excessively:
• Engine mounting bolts or clamp screws are
loose.
• Foreign object (seaweed etc.) is tangled on
propeller.
• Propeller is damaged.
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Engine overheats:
• Cooling water intake(s) are blocked.
• Engine is overloaded.
• Propeller is not properly matched to loads.
FUSE
1. Turn the ignition key to the "off" position.
(Remote control model)
2. Remove the motor cover.
3. Remove the CDI stopper and fuse case
cover.
CDI stopper
4. Inspect the fuse and replace with new fuse if
needed.
Normal fuse
Fuse case cover
Blown fuse