Owner's Manual DF250AP, DF300AP Important

WARNING / CAUTION/ NOTICE/ NOTE

Please read this manual and follow its instructions carefully. To emphasize special information, the symbol ⚠ and the words WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE and NOTE have special meanings. Pay special attention to the messages highlighted by these signal words.

WARNING - Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates - a potential hazard that could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE - Indicates a potential hazard that could result in damage to the motor or boat.

NOTE - Indicates special instructions to make maintenance easier or instructions clearer.

The first 10 hours are the most important in the life of your engine. Proper operation during this break-in period is essential to help ensure maximum life and performance.

Refer to the BREAK-IN section of this manual for specific break-in recommendations.

Failure to take the proper precautions may increase the risk of death or severe injury to you and your passengers.
● Prior to first-time use of your outboard motor, familiarize yourself thoroughly with the contents of this owner’s manual. Be aware of all outboard motor features and all safety and maintenance requirements.
● Inspect the boat and motor before each trip. See the INSPECTION BEFORE BOATING section for important items.
● Become thoroughly familiar with all operating and handling characteristics of your boat and motor. Practice at low and moderate speeds until you are competent at handling the boat and motor. Do not attempt to operate at maximum performance until you are completely familiar with all of these characteristics.
● Carry boating safety and emergency equipment. This important equipment includes; flotation aids for each person (plus one throwable buoyant cushion in any boat 16 feet or longer), fire extinguisher, sound signaling device, visual distress signals, anchor, bilge pump, bucket, compass, emergency starter rope, extra fuel and oil, first aid kit, flashlight, food and water, mirror, paddles, tool kit, and transistor radio. Be sure you are carrying the equipment appropriate for your trip before launching.
● Never start the engine or let it run indoors or where there is little or no ventilation. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a gas that is colorless and odorless and can cause death or severe injury.
● Instruct your passengers on how to operate the boat, how to deal with emergencies, and how to operate safety and emergency equipment.
● Do not hold onto the motor cover or any other parts of your outboard motor while getting on or off your boat.
● Ensure that everyone wears a life jacket on board.
● Never operate the boat while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
● Distribute all weight load evenly in the boat.
● Have all scheduled maintenance performed. Consult your authorized Suzuki marine dealer as required.
● Do not modify or remove any outboard motor standard equipment. To do so may make the motor unsafe to use.
● Learn and obey all applicable navigation rules.
● Pay attention to all weather forecasts. Do not set out if weather is unsettled.
● Use extreme caution when purchasing replacement parts or accessories. Suzuki strongly recommends that you use only genuine Suzuki replacement parts/accessories or their equivalent.
Inappropriate or poor quality replacement parts or accessories can create unsafe operating conditions.

Mounting radio transceiver or navigational equipment antennae too close to the engine cowling can cause electrical noise interference. Suzuki recommends that antennae be mounted at least one meter (40 inches) away from the engine cowling.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the outboard motor and should remain with the outboard motor when resold or otherwise transferred to a new owner or operator. Please read this manual carefully before operating your new Suzuki and review the manual from time to time. It contains important information on safety, operation, and maintenance.

The proper care and maintenance that your outboard motor requires is outlined in this manual. By following these instructions explicitly you will ensure a long trouble-free operating life for your outboard motor. This outboard motor also conforms to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency emission regulations which apply to new outboard motors. The proper adjustment of engine components is necessary for this outboard motor to comply with the EPA regulations. Therefore, please follow the maintenance instructions closely to ensure emission compliance. Your Suzuki dealer has experienced technicians that are trained to provide your outboard motor with the best possible service with the right tools and equipment.

All information in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Due to improvements or other changes, there may be discrepancies between this manual and your outboard motor. Suzuki reserves the right to make production changes at any time, without notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes to an outboard motor previously built or sold.

PLEASE PRESERVE NATURE

Protect and preserve your boating waters and their land access. Never pollute the water or land with oil, gas, or other harmful products. For example, make sure you dispose of used gear oil properly following a gear oil change. Also remember not to litter. With a little bit of effort, our boating waters can be enjoyed for many years to come.

Suzuki Motor Corporation believes in conservation and protection of Earth’s natural resources.

To that end, we encourage every outboard motor owner to recycle, trade in, or properly dispose of, as appropriate, used oil and batteries.

TAKE A BOATING SAFETY CLASS

An educated boater will enjoy boating more and will be a safer boater. We recommend that you take a boating safety class.

Classes explaining required and recommended equipment for small boats and offering training in good seamanship are conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the U.S. Power Squadron, and many Red Cross chapters. For information on classes in your area, call toll-free 1-800-336-BOAT (2628).

Your state’s department of boating and your Suzuki Marine dealer can supply you with additional information on boating safety and regulations, or you can call the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-368-5647.

California Proposition 65 Warning

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents and certain product components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.