Step 1: MOTOR INSTALLATION
Overpowering your boat can be hazardous. Excessive horsepower will have an adverse effect on hull safety and may cause operating/handling difficulties. The boat may also sustain stress and hull damage.
Never install an outboard motor with horsepower exceeding the manufacturer’s recommended maximum horsepower listed on the boat‘s “Certification Plate". Contact your authorized Suzuki marine dealer if you are unable to locate the hull “Certificate Plate”.
It is against federal regulations for any marine dealer to service a motor that exceeds the recommended maximum horsepower for your boat.
Suzuki strongly recommends that you have your outboard motor, controls and gauges installed by your authorized Suzuki Marine Dealer. He has the tools, the facilities and the know-how.
Failure to have your outboard motor and associated controls and gauges properly installed can result in personal injury or damage.
Suzuki strongly recommends that you have your outboard motor, controls and gauges installed by your authorized Suzuki marine dealer. He has the tools, the facilities, and the know-how to do the job correctly.
Step 2: BATTERY INSTALLATION
BATTERY REQUIREMENT
Choose a 12 Volt cranking-type lead acid battery that meets the specifications shown below.
650 Marine Cranking Amps (MCA)/ABYC, or 512 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)/SAE or 160 Reserve Capacity (RC) Minutes/SAE
• The specifications listed above are the minimum battery rating requirements for starting the engine.
• Additional electrical loads from the boat will require larger capacity batteries. Consult your Suzuki dealer to determine the proper battery sizing for your boat and engine combination.
• Dual-purpose (Cranking/Deep-cycle) batteries can be used if they meet the minimum specifications listed above (MCA, CCA, or RC).
• Do not use a Deep Cycle battery for the main cranking battery.
• The use of Maintenance-Free, sealed, or Gel-Cell batteries is not recommended because they may not be compatible with Suzuki's charging system.
• When connecting batteries in parallel. they must be of the same type capacity, manufacturer, and of similar age. When replacement is necessary they should be replaced as a set. Consult your Suzuki dealer for proper battery installation information.