EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
● THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON UNLEADED GASOLINE OF 89 OCTANE ((R+M)/2 METHOD) OR GREATER.
● EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM: ECM, MFI
TROUBLESHOOTING
This troubleshooting guide is provided to help you find the cause of common complaints.
Failure to troubleshoot a problem correctly can damage your outboard motor. Improper repairs or adjustments may damage the outboard motor instead or fixing it. Such damage may not be covered under warranty.
If you are not sure about the proper action to correct a problem, consult your Suzuki marine dealer.
Starter motor will not operate:
- Emergency stop switch lock plate is not in position.
- Starter relay fuse is blown out.
- Sub battery cable fuse is blown out.
- Control handle is not in NEUTRAL.
- Battery terminal connection is corroded or lost.
- Battery power is lost.
- Starter motor is failed.
- Main switch or start & stop switch is failed.
- Electric wiring connection is loose.
Engine will not start (hard to start):
- Fuel tank is empty.
- Fuel is deteriorated.
- Engine starting procedure is not correct.
- Fuel tank air vent is not opened.
- Fuel hose is not properly connected to engine.
- Fuel hose is kinked or pinched.
- Fuel filter is clogged.
- Fuel pump is failed.
- Fuel tank filter is clogged.
- Spark plug is fouled.
- Ignition system is fouled.
- Electric wiring connection is loose.
Engine idles unstably or stalls:
- Spark plug is fouled.
- Fuel hose is kinked or pinched.
- Fuel hose is not properly connected to engine.
- Fuel is deteriorated.
- Fuel filter is clogged.
- Fuel pump is failed.
- Ignition system is fouled.
- Incorrect engine oil is used.
- Thermostat is failed.
- Electric wiring connection is loose.
Caution system is activated (Caution buzzer sounds. Caution LEDs light.):
- Cooling water passage is clogged.
- Thermostat is failed.
- Water pump is failed.
- Oil change reminder system is activated.
- Engine oil level is low or oil has deteriorated.
- Oil pressure switch is short-circuited.
- Engine oil filter is clogged.
- Oil pump is failed.
- Propeller is damaged.
- Battery power is lost.
- Engine control sensor is failed.
- Electric wiring connection is loose.
Shift operation will not be activated:
- Electronic shift control system is failed.
- Shift Link Breakage or Coming-off
Propeller is not rotated:
- Propeller bush is worn or damaged.
- Drive shaft is damaged.
- Propeller shaft is damaged.