
calcActive())">
Suzuki 2-15HP outboard motors Service Repair Workshop Manual
What's Included?

Fast Download Speeds
Online & Offline Access
Access PDF Contents & Bookmarks
Full Search Facility
Print one or all pages of your manual

SERVICE MANUAL
TUNE-UP
SUZUKI
SUZUKI AMERICA CORPORATION
3251 E. Imperial Way
P.O. Box 1100
Brea, California 92621
SUZUKI DT2
1b determine model and year of manufacture of Suzuki outboard motors, refer
to numbers located on motor clamp bracket. The first six characters indicate the
model and second six characters are motor serial number. The first character of
serial number indicates year of manufacture. The years 1977, 1978 and 1979 are
identified by the letters "C," "D" and "F" respectively. Starting with 1980, the
first number in serial number corresponds with model year. For example, if first
number in serial number is 1, model year is 1981.
CONDENSED SERVICE DATA
NOTE: Metric fasteners are used throughout outboard motor.
Hp/rpm ......................... , ... . ..... . 2/4500
SIZES-CLEARANCES CONT.
Crankshaft Runout at Main
Suzuki OT2
Bore ....................... . ........... .41.0 mm Bearing Journal (Max.) ........ _ .......... 0.03 mm·
(1.614 in.)
Stroke ......... . ......................... 37.8 mm
(1.488 in.)
Displacement ......... . ...................... 50 cc
(3.05 cu. in.)
Spark Plug:
NGK .................................... BR5HS
Electrode gap ...... . .................. 0.5-0.6 mm
(0.020-0.023 in.)
Magneto:
Breaker point gap ................ , .... 0.3-0.4 mm
(0.012-0.016 in.)
Carburetor:
Make .................................... Mikuni
Model ............ ... ...... . .... . ...... VM-11-10
Fuel:Oil Ratio ................. . ..... . _ .... See Text
SIZES-CLEARANCES
Piston Ring End Gap ....... . .......... 0.10-0.25 mm
(0.004-0.010 in.)
Piston to Cylinder
Clearance .............. . ......... 0.053-0.060 mm
(0.0021-0.0024 in.)
Piston Pin Diameter ............... 11.996-12.000 mm
(0.4723-0.4724 in.)
(0.0012 in.)
Connecting Rod Small End
Side Shake (Max.) ........... . ...... , ..... 3.0 mm
(0.118 in.)
TIGHTENING TORQUES
Cylinder Head ............................ 8-12 N'm
(6-9 ft.-Ibs.)
Crankcase ....... . ............. . ... , ..... 8-12 N'm
(6-9 ft.-Ibs.)
Reed Plate ............................ 0.5-0.75 N'm
(4.5-6_6 in.-Ibs.)
Flywheel Nut ............... . .......... .40-~0 N'm
(30-37 ft.-lbs.)
Standard Screws:
5 mm ............. . ...... . ............. 2-4 N'm
(18-36 in.-Ibs.)
6 mm ....... . .... . .................... · . .4-7 N'm
(36-62 in.-Ibs.)
8 mm ....... _. ........................ 10-16 N'm
(89-141 in.-Ibs.)
10 mm ....... .. .... . .................. 22-35 N'm
(195-310 in.-Ibs.)

Suzuki DT2
WBRICATION
The power head is lubricated by oil
mixed with the fueL Fuel:oil ratio
should be 30:1 during brea k-in of a new
or rebuilt engine. Fuel:oil ratio for nor -
mal service is 50: I on models prior to
1987 and 100:1 on 1987 and later
models. Recommended oil is Suzuki Out-
board Motor Oil or a good quality NMMA
certified TC-W oiL When using any oth-
er type of two-stroke engine oil, fuel:oil
ratios should be 20: I during break -in
and 30:1 for normal service. Manufac-
turer recommends regular or unleaded
automotive ga';oline having an 85-95 oc-
tane rating. Gasoline and oil should be
thoroughly mixed.
The lower unit gears and bearings are
lubricated with SAE 90 hypoid outboard
gear oil. Lower unit capacity on models
priorto 1987 is approximately 40 mL (1.3
oz.). Oil capacity on later models is ap-
proximately 70 mL (2.4 oz.) on short
drive shaft models and 120 mL (4 .1 oz. )
on long drive shaft. models. On early
models (prior to 1987). lay motor on side
to fill with oil. Later models are
equipped with a vent /oil level check
plug on side of gearcase. Reinstall plug
securely using a new gasket if necessary
to ensure a water tight seal.
FUEL SYSTEM
CARBURETOR. A Mikuni sliding
valve float type carburetor is used . Re-
fer to Fig. S21-1 for exploded view. Idle
speed should be adjusted after motor
has reached normal operating temper-
ature. Move speed control to slow speed
stop and adjust idle speed screw (14) to
obtain idle speed of 800-900 rpm. Note
that on 1987 and later models, carbure -
tor is equipped with a pilot air screw
(Fig. SZI-2) for low speed mixture ad-
jus tment. Carburetor with pilot air
screw can be identified by the presence
of a float bowl drain plug. Initial setting
of pilot air scre w is two turns out from
a lightly seated position. Final adjust-
ment should be made with engine at
ope rating temperature and running in
forward gear . Adjust pilot air screw so
engine idles smoothly and accelerates
without hesitation.
Main fuel metering is controlled by
main jet (20-Fig. SZI-I). Standard main
jet size is 1195 for models through 1986
and 1190 for 1987 and later models. Nor-
mal position for clip (9) onjet needle (10)
is third notch from top of needle. If
midrange mixture is too lean or too lich,
minor fuel mixture adjustment can be
accomplished by repositioning clip on
jet needle. Moving clip down on needle
richens fuel mixture while moving clip
up on needle leans fuel mixture. Fuel
filter (17) should be cleaned after eve-
ry 50 hours of operation.
Th check float level, remove float bowl
and invert carburetor. With float in-
stalled on float ann (23), float surface
nearest main jet should be 19-21 mm
(0.748-0.826 in.) away from carburetor
gasket surface. Make certain float is lev-
el with gasket surface when measuring.
Adjust float level by bending float arm
tang.
When installing carburetor, renew
"0" ring (13) as required.
IGNITION SYSTEM
Breaker point gap should be set to 0.3-
0.4 mm (0.012-0.016 in.) at maximum
opening. Adjustment may be accom-
plished through holes in flywheel. Fly-
wheel must be removed to renew break-
er l)oint.~. Tighten flywheel nut to 40-50
N'm (30-37 fUbs .).
Fig. SZI-I-Exploded view of c."'urelo, used on
models p,'o, 10 1987. On 1987 snd I. Ie' models,
CB"'urero, Is equipped wlrh • pI/or .,, screw (Fig.
SZ1-2) fo, 'ow speed mixture sd/usrmen/.
1. Sp~t..·d co ntrol a.:;::;y. 13 "0" rtn~
2. CIlP nut 14. Idle speed scrc .....
3. Spring tG . Spring
1 . Tube: 16. Chok ~ a..-.., .. y.
5. Clip 17. FUf'J (iller
fl . SprlnR !lC!l( 18 . l-'uI.'1 illiN \.' ;] \ve
1. ~at pin 1~. :\11Iin nO:t:llc
8. Throttle rod 20. :\1.'110 j et
f) Clip 2 1. Float
10 . .TN n .. 'OOle 22. Float bowl
11. Throttle valve 23. FIOfll ann
12 . Dody 2-1 . Pi\'ot pin
OUTBOARD MOTOR
After adjusting breaker points, check
ignition timing using a dial indicator and
an o hmmeter or continuit.y tester . Re -
move the spark plug and insert the dial
indicator. Set piston position at TOC,
then zero the dial indicator . Disconnect
the black lead to stop button and con-
ne ct the ohmmet.er or continuity tester
between lead from magneto and
ground. Rotate the flywheel clockwise
until meter or continuity tester indi-
cates that points have just opened. Dial
indicator should read 0.804 mm (0.032
in .). If ignition timing adjustment is re-
quired, remove the flywheel and loos-
en magneto base plate (7-Fig. SZI-3) re-
taining screws. Rotating base plate
clockwise retard s ignition timing while
rotating counterclockwise advances ig-
nition t.iming.
COOLING SYSTEM
WATER PUMP. A rubb er impeller
type water pump is used to cool the
Pilot Ai r Screw
....... --_Plug
Fig. SZI-2-lnltl.' setting of pilot .,, screw on
models so equipped Is /WO lums our from sllghr-
Iy seared position.
--- 1
---2
~:.--=:::::-- 3
Fig. SZI-3-Exploded vleMf of magnero.
t. ~ur
2 . Lo('KW3!ihN
3. K(')"
4. FIY""h~1
;). Ignition coil
6. I~nilion bh'ilk(!r poinL"
lJ.a .. ">(! pl;lle
B. Stop ~witch

SERVICE MANUAL
power h ead and lower unit. Pump is lo-
ca ted in the gearcase and driven by the
propeller s haft.
Wat er inlet should be insp ecte d for
plugging or partial r estriction if cooling
system malfunction is not ed. Refer to
Fig. SZI-9 for exploded view of wat er
pump. To remove the impeller, remove
propeller, propeller thrust pin and gear-
case end ca p (I), then withdraw the im -
peller (2). Inspect impe ll er for cr.l.cks or
excessive wear or scoring. Power h ead
should be separated from drive shaft
housing and wat er passages thorough-
ly cleaned if large accum ulations of for-
eign material are evide nt. Turn propel-
ler shaft in a clockwise direction when
inserting impe ll er in pump cavity.
POWER HEAD
REMOVE AND REINSTALL. To re-
move power h ead, remove power h ead
cover, fuel tank. control panel assembly
and ca rbureto r. Remove reco il starter
assembly, flywh ee l and magne to ba~e
plate assembly. Unscrew the six ca p
screws securing power head to drive
s haft housing and sepa rate power head
from drive s haft housing.
Before reinsta lling power h ead, in-
spect water inl et and outlet passages in
drive shaft housing and remove any for-
eign material. Apply a coat of s ili co ne
sealer to mating surfaces of power h ead
and drive shaft housing and install a
new gasket. Assemble power h ead on
drive shaft housing a nd tight en r eta in-
ing cap screws to 6-10 N'm (5:3-88 in .-
Ibs.). Co mpl ete installation by reversing
removal proce dure.
DISASSEMBLY. Disassembly and in-
spect.ion may be accomplished in the fol-
lowing mann er: Remove cy linder h ead
and clean ca rb on from co mbusti on
chamber and any foreign mat erial ac-
cumulated in wate r passages. Detach
c rank case half (I- Fig. SZI-4) fr om cyl-
inder block afte r removing six crankcase
cap screws. Cra nksh a ft and piston as-
sembly may now be removed from cyl-
inder block.
REASSEl\ffiLY. Refer to specific serv-
ice sections when assembling c nmk -
shaft, co nne cting rod, piston and r ee d
valves. Make sure all joint and gasket
surfaces are clean and free of nicks a nd
burrs. Make sure all carbon. salt, dirt.
and sand are cleaned from the combu s-
tion c hamb e r, ex haust port a nd water
passages.
On early models place thrust rings
(ll-Fig. SZI-5) in cylinder block (2-Fig.
SZI-4), then install crankshaft a'>Se mbly.
On lat er mode ls , thrust rings are full-
circle design and must be a'>Sembled on
c ranksh aft prior to installing c rank -
s haft. Press c ranksh aft seals flush
against thrust rings. Install "0" ring (8)
in cylinder block, then apply a suitable
wat er r es istant-grease to "0" ring and
splined ar ea of crankshaft. Apply a
suitable sealer to cylinder block and
cra nkcase half mating surfaces and po-
siti on c rank case half on cylinder block.
USing a crossing patte~ , tighten six
c rank case screws to 8-12 N'm (6-9
ft ..-lbs.).
Do not use sealer when installing cyl-
inder head gasket. Align wat er passage
holes in cylinder block with holes in
he ad gasket and install cylinder h ead.
Tighten cy linder head bolts in a cross-
ing pattern to 8-12 N'm (6-9 ft.-lbs.).
Fig. SZI · 4-Exploded view of crankcase and cyl-
1. Cr:mk (':I "'<.' h~(lr
~. Cylind C' r bluck
l)ow l, l
"".'1d ~n. ... k (· t
Inder assembly.
.J . C-yhndc:-r 1)(':\Ij
Ij ik('(l ~raJ
7. RN' d stop
:'l "0·· rinp:
Fig. SZI-5-Explod6d .'61M of crankshan, plsron
and related components. On 1988 snd later
mod61., Ihrusl rings (II) ar6 full·clrcl6 design .
I. Pbton rim; 7. lJe;lJ"inlt
2 . PC!lon 8. Ctankpln
:1. ReuJm'r rin/ol !I Crankshaf t
·1. Piston pin 10. Ball tM..ol'lrtn!t-~
u. Durln.Q. II . Thrust rin gs
fi . C()nn('ctln~ rod 12 . Crank!ihafl !\ellis
Suzuki OT2
PISTON, PIN, RINGS AND CYLIN-
DER. The piston is fitted with two pis-
ton rings. Piston ring e nd gap should be
0.10-0.25 mm (0.004-0.010 in .) with a
maximum allowable ring end gap of 0.60
mm (0.024 in.). Piston rings are retained
in position by loca ting pins. Piston-to-
cylinder clearance should be 0.053-0.060
mm (0.0021-0.0024 in .). Pistons and
rings are available in standard size as
we ll .as 0.25 mm (0.010) and 0.50 mm
(0.020 in.) oversize. Cylinder should be
bored to an oversize if cylinder is o ut of
ro und or taper exceeds 0.10 mm (0.004
in.). Install piston on co nn ecting rod so
arrow on pist.on crown will point toward
exhau st. port ..
CONNECTING ROD, BEARINGS
AND CRANKSHAFT. Co nnecti ng r od ,
bearings and c rankshaft are a press to-
gether unit. Crankshaft should be dis-
assembled ONLY by experienced se rv-
ice personnel using appropriate service
equipment.
Caged roller bearings are used at both
large and small e nds of th e conn ect ing
rod. Determine rod bearing wea r fr om
side-to-side a~ shown in Fig_ SZI-6. Nor-
mal side-to-side moveme nt is 3.0 mm
(0.118 in.) or less. Maximum limit of
cra nkshaft nmo ut is 0.03 mm (0_0012
in.) me as ured at bearing surfaces with
cra nkshaft ends s upported.
Apply a suitable high temperature
grease to lip area of crankshaft seals and
install seals on crankshaft with ope n
side toward bearings.
REED VALVE. The r eed va lve is lo-
cated on the inside of crankcase (I-Fig.
SZI-4). Power head must be removed
a nd cra nkc ase separated from cylinder
block as outlined in the POWER IIEAO
sec tion to se rvice reed valve assembly.
Renew reed (6) if petals are broken,
c ra cked, warped or ru sted. Tip of r eed
petal must not stand ope'n in excess of
0.2 nnn (0.008 in.) fr om contac t s urface.
Reed stop ope ning shou ld be 4.0 mm
(0. 160 in .). Reed pet al should be in-
Ag. SZ1a6-Move connecting rod small fHfd side-
to-side as shown to detennlne rod, bearing snd
crsnkpln wear. Refer '0 text.

Suzuki DT2
stalled in crankcase with beveled cor-
ner(C-Fig. SZI-7) away from flywheel
end of crankcase.
MANUAL STARTER
Refer to Fig. SZI-S for exploded view
of manual stalter assembly. Starter may
be removed as a complete unit by
removing three cap screws securing
start.er assembly to power head. 1b dis-
assemble starter , proceed as follows: If
rewind spring (3) remains under ten-
sion, pull starter rope and hold rope pul-
ley (4) with notch in pulley ad,jacent to
rope outlet. Pull rope back through out-
let so rope engages notch in pulley and
allow pulley to slowly unwind. Remove
cap screw (8) and disassemble unit. Be
careful when removing rewind spring
(:3) to prevent personal if\iury.
Rewind spring is wound in counter-
clockwise direction in starter housing.
Rope is wound on rope pulley in coun-
terclockwise direction as viewed with
pulley in housing. Reassemble starter by
reversing disassembly procedure mak-
ing certain pin on starter pawl (5) is en-
gaged between ends of spring clip (6).
To place tension on rewind spring, pass
rope through rope outlet in housing and
install rope handle. Pull rope out and
hold rope pulley so notch on pulley is
adjacent to rope outlet. Pull rope back
through outlet between notch in pulley
and housing. Turn rope pulley counter-
clockwise six complete revolutions to
place tension on spring. Do not place
more tension on rewind spring than is
necessary to draw rope handle snug
against housing.
LOWER UNIT
PROPELLER AND SHEAR PIN. Pro-
peller for normal use has three blades
and is equipped with a shear pin to pre-
vent damage. Standard propeller is ISS
Fig. SZI·7-Reed petal (6) should be Insralled wllh
belleled comer (C) toward drive end 01 crankcBS6
8S shown.
mm (7.4 in.) in diameter and has 115 mm
(4.5 in.) pitch. Optional propellers are
available from the manufacturer and
should be selected to provide full throt-
tle operation within the recommended
limits of 4200-4S00 rpm.
R&R AND OVERHAUL. To remove
gearcase, unscrew drain plug and drain
Fig. SZI-B-Exploded view of manual srarter as·
sembly.
1. IloWling
2. Ra rx:
:I. R~oil !lprlnA:
4. RoIK' pulky
,j, Sf.3.rt(' f pawl
Fig. SZI-9-Exploded view of
gearc8se and water pump 8S~
56mbly. Nore rhar drive sha"
spacer (21) Is redesigned on
18te models and must be In-
sralled wlrh "up" mar/( facing
fop of gearcase.
1. Cap
2. imp('lIcr
: 1. Pi.n
,1. rump hf)u~jnR
d. "U" rin,ii:
6. ~~I
7. Bearin.w:
8. Spacer
~. Propeller ~h:lrt
"
Spring clip
7. Plate
8. Cap S(:rew
9 Driv'J pla.t('
W. Magneto insulator
(
10. Solms 23
11. BeMi ns:
12. "E " rin,ll 22 ---.e_
1 :1 . Pinlon J(~:lr
lot . Shimll
15. Shim
Ifl. Gt! :\r<::aSe
17 Drain plug
18 . Cover .
Ig . Shim
20. lJea.rin~
21. Sp.t.ccr
22. Snap ring
2:1. Sc.-al
24 . B~hing
2]) . Tube
2t" Drive ~hart
27. BU$hing
28. Water 1ub(1
29. Grommet
OUTBOARD MOTOR
gear lubricant. Remove propeller and
shear pin. Remove cover (IS-Fig. SZI·
9) and unscrew two retaining nuts, then
separate gearcase (16) from drive shaft
housing. Remove gearcase end cap (I),
withdraw impeller (2), impeller drive
pin (3) and pump housing (4). Pull drive
shaft seal tube (25) from gearcase. De-
tach"E" ring (12) and withdraw drive
shaft (2()) while simultaneously remov-
ing pinion gear (]:3) and shims (14 and
15). Remove propeller shaft (9) and
shims (10). If necessary, use a suitable
puller to remove bearing (II).
Inspect all components for excessive
wear or other damage. Apply a water
resistant grease to lip area of all seals.
If removed, install bearing (20) and
check clearance between upper bearing
and retaining ring (22). Clearance
should not exceed 0.1 mm (0.004 in .) and
can be ad,justed by varying thickness of
shims (19). Shims are available in 0.1
mm, 0.2 mm and 0.5 mm sizes. Install
propeller shaft (9) with original shims
(10). Reassemble pinion gear (13) with
original shims (14 and 15) and drive
shaft (26) in gearcase, then check mesh
pattern of pinion gear and forward gear.
Mesh pattern is ad,justed by varying
thickness of shims (14). Install water
pump assembly, then check propeller
shaft end play. Propeller shaft end play
should be 0.05-0.50 mm (0.002-0.020 in.)
and is ad,justed using shims (10). Com-
plete reassembly by reversing disassem-
bly procedure. Fill gearcase with SAE 90
hypoid outboard gear oil.
,1
I
I
I
26
(\
~/' / /) ;: ~ i~\:)
15 ~ 'I , t
~
. 6
8 1
9
10

SERVICE MANUAL
Suzuki 013.5
SUZU KI DT3.5
CONDENSED SERVICE DATA
NOTE: Metric fasteners are used throughout outboard motor.
TUNE·UP SIZES-CLEARANCES CONT.
Hp/rpm . ........... . ............ .. .... 3.5/4800-5300
Piston Pin Diameter ... . ............. 11.996-12 .000 mm
Bore .. ...... ...... .. .. . ........ ..... .... .... 46 mm
(1.81 in .)
(0.4 723-0.4 724 in.)
Max. Crankshaft Runout at Main
Stroke ............. • ...... .. ......... ... .... 42 mm
(1.65 in .)
Bearing Journal ................. .. ........ 0.03 mm
Displacement ..... ....... .. ...... . ...... .. .. .. 69.8 cc
(4.3 cu . in .)
Spark Plug:
(0 .0012 in.)
Max . Connecting Rod Small End
Side Shake .. .. ... . ............ ....... ..... . 3.0 mm
NGK .. ........ ....... ..... ... ...... .. .... BP6HS
(0.12 in.)
El ec trod e Gap .... . .. ... . .. .. ... . ..... ... 0.6-0 .7 mm
(0 .024-0.028 in.)
TIGHTENING TORQUES
Ignition Type . ........ .. .. . .... .. ... .... Breaker Point
Power Head Mounting Screws and Nuts ... .. .. 15-20 N· m
(11-14 ft.-Ibs.)
Breaker Point Gap ........... .. .. .. .... .... 0.3-0.4 mm
Crankcase ............ ... . ..... .. .. .. .. .... 8-12N·m
(0.012-0.016 in .)
(6-8 ft.-Ibs.)
Ignition Timing@ 5000 rpm .. . ... . ...... .. . 23.5° BTDC
Carburetor:
Flywheel Nut .......... ....... .... ...... .. 40-50 N· m
Make .. .. ..... ........ .. ...... ... .... .. . ... Mikuni
(29-36 ft.-Ibs.)
Standard Screws:
Mod el ................................... BV-18-15
5 mm ..... . .. .. .... ...... . .. ............. 2-4 N'm
Idle Speed (in gear) ........... . ......... . 900-1000 rpm
(1-3 ft.-Ibs.)
Fuel:Oil Ratio .. ...... ..... .. . ... . .. .. .. ........ 50: 1
6mm ............... .... ................. 4-7N·m
(3-5 ft.-Ibs .)
SIZES-CLEARANCES
8 mm . .... ..... ...... ............ ... ... 10-16 N'm
Piston Ring End Ga p ......... .. .. .... .... 0. 15-0.35 mm
(7-11 ft .-Ibs.)
(0.006-0.014 in .)
10 mm ..... ... .......... .... .. .... ... .. 22-35 N'm
Piston to Cylinder Clearance ... . ........ 0. 052-0.067 mm
LUBRICATION
The power head is lubricated by oil
mixed with the fu el. Fuel:oil ratios
should be 30:1 during break-in of a new
or rebuilt engine and 50: 1 for normal
service when using a BIA certified TC- W
engine oil or Suzuki "CCI" oil. Wh en us-
ing any other type of two-stroke engine
oil . fuel :o il ratios should be 20 :1 during
break-in and 30:1 for normal service.
Manufacturer recommends regular or
no-lead automotive gasoline having an
85-95 octane rating. Gasoline and oil
should be thoroughly mixed.
The lower unit gears and bearings are
lubricated by approximately 85 mL (2.9
ozs.) of SAE 90 hypoid outboard gear
oil. Reinstall vent and fill plugs securely
using a new gasket, if necessary. to en-
sure a water tight seal.
(0 .00 20-0.0026 in .)
FUEL SYSTEM
CARBURETOR. A Mikuni BV-18-15
carburetor is used. Refer to Fig. SZ2-1
for exploded view. Initial setting of pilot
air screw (15) from a lightly seated posi-
tion should be 3/.-1
1
/. turns. Final car-
buretor adjustment should be made with
engine at normal operating temperature
and running in forward gear. Adjust
throttle stop screw (12) so engine idles
at approximately 900-1000 rpm. Adjust
pil ot air screw so engine idl es smooth
and will accelerate c1eanlv without
hesitation. If necessary. readjust throt-
tle stop screw to obtain 900-1000 rpm
idl e speed.
Main fuel metering is controlled by
main jet (2). Standard main jet size for
normal operation is #90. Standard pilot
jet (14) size is #15.
(16-25 ft.-Ibs.)
To check float level. remove float bowl
(7) and invert carburetor body (1). Base
of float (6) should be 12-14 rnm (0.47-
0.55 in.) away from sealing ring surface
of carburetor body with sealing ring (3)
removed. Adjust float level by bending
float tang.
FUEL PUMP. A diaphragm fuel
pump (Fig. SZ2-2) is mounted on the
side of power head cylinder blOCk and is
actuated by pressure and vacuum pulsa-
tions from the engine crankcase.
When servicing pump. defective or
questionable parts should be renewed.
Diaphragm should be renewed if air
leaks or cracks are found. or if
deterioration is evident.
REED VALVE. The reed valve is
located in a reed plate that is located
•

Suzuki DT3.5
12
\
I~
13 .
behind the intake manifold. The intake
manifold must be removed in order to
remove reed plate and service reed
valve.
Renew reed valve (2 - Fig. SZ2·3) if
petals are broken, cracked, warped,
rusted or bent. Tip of reed petal must
not stand open more than 0.2 mm (0.008
in.) from contact surface. Reed stop
opening should be 4.8-5.2 mm (0.19-0.20
in.).
SPEED CONTROL LINKAGE.
Engine speed is regulated by position of
twist grip. As twist grip is rotated, the
carburetor's throttle valve is operated
via throttle cable. An engine kill switch
is used to stop engine operation.
3
Fig. SZ2·!-E.plod.d ., ... 01 Mlkunl BV·"·!5
carburetor.
L Body
2. ~nj('t
3. SmIing ring
4. N~le\'al\'e
5. Float pin
6. Float
7. Float bowl
8. Ga."ket
9. PIUjI;
To Carry-On
Tank
10. Cllhle lever
11 Throttle lever
12. Throttle stop SCrtW
13 . Cable adjU5ter
14. Pilot jet
15 . Pilot air sere""
16. Sprin~
Fig. SZ2·3 - VI ... sho .. /ng reed pl.,. (!~ re.d
•• 1 •• (2) .nd reed .,op (3~
17. Choke lever
To Motor
Haunted Tank
11 IT
Ie
Fig. SZ2·2-E.p/oded ., ...
of dl.phr.gm Iyp. fu.'
pump.
1. Ourq housing
2. Gasket
3. Diaphr .....
4. Valve body assy.
5. Gaskets
6. DiapIu'Kgm
7. Inner housing
8. Sealing ring
9. Adapter pl ...
10. Gasket
11 . Fuel AAllt-off valve
12. Gasket
13. Strainer
1.4. CllP
15. Disposable filter
OUTBOARD MOTOR
IGNITION SYSTEM
Breaker point gap should be set to
0.3-0.4 mm (0.012-0.016 in.) at max-
imum opening. Adjustment may be ac-
co mplished through hol es in flywheel.
Flywheel must be removed to renew
breaker points. Tighten flywheel nut to
40-50 N· m (29-36 ft.-lbs.).
After adjusting breaker points, check
ignition timing using a dial indicator
and an ohmmeter or continuitv tester.
Remove the spark plug and i~sert the
dial indicator. Set piston position at
TOC, then z ero the dial indicator.
Unplug wire at connector leading from
magneto base plate (11- F ig. SZ2-4) to
kill engine switch. Co nnect red tester
lead of ohmmeter or continuity tester to
wire co ming from magneto base plate
(11). Connect the black tester lead to an
engine ground. Rotate the flywheel
clockwise until meter or continuity
tester indicates that points have jus't
opened. Dial indicator should read 2.52
mm (0.099 in.). If ignition timing adjust-
ment is required. remove the flywheel
and loosen magneto base plate (11) re-
taining screws. Rotating base plate
clockwise retards ignition timing while
rotating counterclockwise advances ig-
nition timing.
COOLING SYSTEM
WATER PUMP, A rubber impeller
type water pump is mounted between
Fig. SZ2-4 - E.p/od.d .1 ... of m.gn.'o com·
ponents and starte, cup.
1. Nut
2. to::kwa..-.her
3. Key
4. Starter cup
S. Insulator
6. Pia ..
7. Flyw .... 1
8. Ignition coil
9. Breaker point.s
10. Condenser
11. Base pl ...

SERVICE MANUAL
Fig. SZ2·S - Explod.d .i... o( .. ,I., pump
assembly.
i: ~P housing
3. Impeil(! r dri\'e key
4. fmptl.!er-
5. Back pbt~
6. G:u;kd
7. Watxr tu b(. r.u i dt.,
R Gromm .. 'l
9. Grommet
10. Wil ler tube
the drive shaft housing and gearcase. A
key in the drive shaft is used to turn the
pump impeller. If cooling system prob·
lems are encountered, check water in·
takes for plugging or partial stoppage.
If water intakes are clear. remove gear·
case as outlined under LOWER UNIT
and check condition of the water pump,
water passages and sealing surfaces.
When water pump is disassembled,
check cond ition of impeller (4 - Fig.
SZ2·5) and plate (5) for excessive wear.
Turn drive shaft clockwise (viewed from
top) while placing pump housing ovel
impeller. A void turning drive shaft in
opposite direction when water pump is
assembled.
POWER HEAD
REMOVE AND REINSTALL. To re-
move the power head, first remove ell-
gine's top cover and shut-off fuel. Dis-
connect throttle cable, carburetor fuel
inlet line and wires which will interfere
v.ith power head removal. Remove fuel
tank and selector valve, carburetor ,
fuel pump, secondary ignition coil, re-
wind starter, starter cup , flywheel and
key and magneto components. Remove
four screws and two nuts which secure
Before installing power head, make
certain drive shaft splines are clean then
coat them with a light coating of water
resistant grease. Apply a coat of silicone
sealer to mating surfaces of power head
and drive shaft housing and install a new
gasket. Install power head on drive
shaft housing and tighten retaining cap
screws and nuts to 15·20 N'm (11-14
ft.-lbs.). The remainder of installation is
the reverse of removal procedure.
DISASSEMBLY. Disassemblv and
inspection may be accomplished "in the
following manner. Remove cylinder
head. Remove intake manifold and reed
valve assembly from crankcase. Remove
four crankcase cap screws, then sep-
arate crankcase from cylinder block.
Lift crankshaft assembly with piston
and connecting rod assembly from
cylinder block.
Engine components are now accessi-
ble for overhaul as outlined in the ap-
propriate following paragraphs. Clean
carbon from cylinder head and combus-
tion chamber 'and remove any foreign
material accumulation in water pas-
sages. Inspect components for damage
and renew if needed. Referto the follow-
ing section for assembly procedure.
ASSEMBL Y. Refer to specific serv-
ice sections when assembling the crank-
shaft, connecting rod, piston and reed
valve. Make sure all joint and gasket
surfaces are clean and free from nicks
and burrs. Make sure all carbon, salt,
dirt and sand are cleaned from the com-
bustion chamber, exhaust port and
water passages.
Lubricate c rankpin bearing and
cylinder wall of cy linder block with
Suzuki "CCI" oil or a suitable BIA cer-
tified two-stroke engine oil. Install
crankshaft assembly in crankcase. Make
sure thrust ring (1- Fig. SZ2-7) fits
properly in crankcase groove. Spread a
coat of Suzuki Bond No.4 or a suitable
power head assembly to drive shaft Fig. SZZ-$- Vlo ... ho .. /ngl/ghr,n/ng .oqulnco
housing and lift off power head. o( (au' c,onkc .. o sc, .....
Suzuki DT3.5
Fig. SZ2·7 - Erplod.d .10" o( pis ron Ind
crankshaft assembly.
1. Thrust rin£
2. Ball bearing
3. Crank half'
4. CraN< pin
5, Roller bearing
6. O:mneeti,,~ rod
1. Crank half
8. Ball bearin~
9. ScaI
10. Seal
11. Rctamt'r
12. Piston pin
13. Piston rings
14. ?Uton
15. Roller karing
16. Seal
equivalent on the mating surfaces of the
crankcase and the cylinder block. Posi-
tion crankcase half on cylinder block and
tigh ten the four crankcase screws to
8-12 N'm (6-8 ft.-Ibs.) in the sequence
shown in Fig. SZ2 - 6.
PISTON, PIN. RINGS AND CYLIN·
DER. The piston is fitted with two
piston rings. Piston ring end gap should
be 0.15-0.35 mm (0.006-0.014 in.) with a
maximum allowable ring end gap of 0. 70
mm (0.028 in.). Piston rings are retained
in position by locating pins. I nstall mark-
ed side of piston ring toward top of
piston. Piston to cylinder wall clear-
ance should be 0.052-0.067 mm (0 .002(}'
0.0026 in.). Piston and rings are avail-
able in standard size as well as 0.25
mm (0.010 in.) and 0.50 mm (0.020 in.)
oversizes. Cylinder should be bored to
an oversize if cylinder is out-of-round or
taper exceeds 0.10 mm (0 .004 in.). In-
stall piston on connecting rod- so arrow
Fig. SZZ.f- Mo •• conn.cr/ng nod sml/l.nd s/do
ro side and me. sur. with I' dill Indlc.tor IS
shown to det.rmlne connecting rod, be. ring and
crank pin we.r. A.f., to t.a,.

Suzuki DT3.5
on piston crown points toward drive
shaft end of crankshaft.
CONNECTING ROD, BEARINGS
AND CRANKSHAFT. Connecting rod,
bearings and crankshaft are a press
together unit. Crankshaft should be
disassembled ONLY by experienced
service personnel and with suitable servo
ice equipment.
Cage roller bearings are used at both
large and small ends of connecting rod.
De termine rod bearing wear from side
to side as shown in Fig. SZ2·8. Normal
side to side movement is 3.0 mm (0 . 12
in.) or less. Maximum limit of crankshaft
runou t is 0.03 mm (0.0012 in.) measured
at bearing surfaces with crankshaft ends
supported.
Fig. sz·g - Exploded .Iew of cylinder block end
cr.nlrc.se .s58mbl,.
I. Crankca..c:.e 3. Gasket
2. Cylinder block 4. Cylinder head
Fig. SZ2·10-Exploded .Iew of menuel rewind
st."e, .ss8mbl,_
1. HOIl.<Mg
2. Rewind spring
3. Pulley
~. Spring
6. Spo<:<r
6. Return "Pring
7. Drive pawl
8. Drive plate
9. Washer
10. Retainer
11 . Retainer
12. Spring
13. PIa ..
14. Rope guide
15. Starter rope
16. Stalter handle
Apply Suzuki Super Grease "A" or a
suitable high temperature grease to lip
portion of crankshaft seals prior to in·
stallation.
MANUAL STARTER
To overhaul the manual starter, pro·
ceed as follows: Remove the engine's top
cover. Remove the screws securing the
manual starter to the power head and
withdraw.
To disassemble, untie starter r ope
(15-Fig. SZ2·10) at handle (16) and
allow the rope to wind into the starter.
Invert the manual starter and remove
retainer (10), washer (9), drive plate (8) ,
drive pawl (7) , return spring (6), spacer
(5) and spring (4). Lift pulley (3) with
starter rope (15) from starter housing
(1). BE CAREFUL when removing pul ·
ley (3) to prevent possible injury from reo
wind spring (2).
Withdraw starter rope (15) from
pulley (3) if renewal is required. To
remove rewind spring (2), use suitable
hand protection and extract rewind
spring (2) from housing (1). Allow reo
wind spring to uncoil in a safe area.
Inspect all components for damage
and excessive wear and renew-if needed.
To reassemble, fIrst apply a coating of
a suitable water resistant grease to reo
wind spring area of housing (1). Install
rewind spring (2) in housing (1) so spring
coils wind in a counterclockwise direc-
tion from the outer end. Make sure the
outer hook of rewing spring (2) is prop-
Fig. SZ2·11- Exploded .Iew
of lower unit g •• re.a •
• ss8mbl,.
L HOW!.ing
2. IWtainer
3. Oil seal
4. Snap ring
5. Shim
6. Snap ring
7. Washer
8. IleJuing
9. Drive shaft
10. Bearing race
11. Bearing
12. O:lver
13. Vent plug
14. Gasket
15. Drain plug
16. Bearing
17. Shim
18. Pinion gear
19. Shim
20. Forward gear
21. Shim
22. Propeller shaft
23. Dot< clutch
24. Spring
25. Spacer
26. "0" ring
'1:1. Bearing
28. Seal
29. Bearing hou.~ng
30. Stopper
31. Shear pin
32. Snap nng
33. Huh
34. Propeller
35. Cotter pin
OUTBOARD MOTOR
erly secured in starter housing. Wind
starter rope (15) onto pulley (3) approxi-
imately 3 turns counterclockwise when
viewed from the flywheel side. Direct re-
maining starter rope (15) length through
notch in pulley (3).
NOTE: Lubricate all friction surfaces
with a suitable water resistant grease duro
Ing reassembly.
Assemble pulley (3) to starter housing
making sure that slot in drum of pulley
(13) properly engages hook end in re-
wind spring (2). Thread starter rope (15)
through housing (1), rope guide (14) and
handle (16) and secure. Install spring (4),
spacer (5) , return spring (6) , drive pawl
(7), drive plate (8) , washer (9) and re-
tainer (10). Turn pulley (3) 2-3 turns
counterclockwise when viewed from the
flywheel side, then release starter rope
(15) from pulley (3) notch and allow rope
to slowly wind onto pulley.
NOTE: Do not apply any more tension
on rewind spring (2) than what Is required
to draw starter handle (16) back into the
proper released position.
Remount manual starter assembly,
then complete reassembly.
LOWER UNIT
PROPELLER AND SHEAR PIN.
Propellers for normal use have three
blades and are equipped with a shear pin

SERVICE MANUAL
to prevent damage. Standard propeller
has a 190 mm (7
'
;' in .) diameter and a
150 mm (5
7
/0 in.) pitch. Optional pro-
pellers are available from the manufac-
turer and should be selected to provide
full throttle operation within the recom-
mended limits of 4800-5300 rpm.
R&R AND OVERHAUL_ Refer to
Fig. 822-11 for exploded view of lower
unit gearcase assembly. During disas-
sembly, note the location of all shims
and ';ashers to aid in reassembly. To
remove gearcase, first remove drain
plug (15) and vent plug (13) and drain
gear lubricant. Remove shift rod adjust-
ment cover located at base of motor leg
and loosen lower shift rod adjustment
screw (10 - Fig. 822-12). Remove cotter
pin (35 - Fig. 822-11), propeller (34)
with hub (33) and shear pin (31). Remove
cap screw and nut retaining lower unit
gearcase and withdraw from drive shaft
housing.
Remove stopper (30) and bearing
hou sing (29) retaining screws. Being
careful, pry bearing housing (29) from
gearcase housing. Withdraw bearing
housing with propeller shaft assembly .
Refer to Fig. 822-4 and remove water
pump assembly. Remove retainer
(2-Fig. 822-11), oil seal (3) and snap
ring (4). Withdraw drive shaft assembly.
Remove pinion gear (18) with shim (17).
Remove forward gear (20) with shim
(19). Use a suitable bearing puller to ex-
tract bearing (16) if needed.
Inspect all components for excessive
wear aand damage. Apply a water resis-
tant grease to lip portion of all seals. All
seals and "0" rings should be renewed
when unit is reassembled.
Fig. SZ2·12-Exp/odod r/ow
01 shift conlrolllnkapo.
1. H.a.Mle
2. Shift lever
3. ·0" ri n g!'>
4. Shaft
5. Ball
6. Spring
7. Cotter pin~
8. Upper li hift rod
9. Clamp
10. C5' ~e"'"
11. "0 nn~
12. Guide
13. "0" rin~
14 . WMhcr
15. Lo ..... er shift rod
16. Loclmut
17. Com
Reassemble lower unit by reversing
disassembly procedure while noting the
following: Check mesh pattern of pinion
gear (18) and forward gear (20) to deter-
mine which shim or shims should be ad-
justed. Recomended backlash between
pinion gear (18) and forward gear (20) is
0.1-0.2 mm (0.0039-0.0079 in.). Assem-
bled propeller shaft end play should be
0.2-0.4 mm (0.008-0.016 in.). Adjust
thickness of shim (21) until recommend-
ed end play is obtained. Apply silicone
sealer to lower unit and drive shaft hous-
ing mating surfaces.
Suzuki DT3.5
With lower unit installed, adjust shift
linkage by first ensuring lower unit is in
"Forward" position. 8et shift control
handle to "Forward" position, then
tighten cap screw (lO-Fig. 822-12) to
secure rod position. Install shift rod
cover. Fill gearcase with approximately
85 mL (2 .9 ozs.) of 8AE 90 hypoid out-
board gear oil.

Suzuki DT4 OUTBOARD MOTOR
SUZUKI DT4
CONDENSED SERVICE DATA
NOTE: Metric fasteners are used throughout outboard motor.
TUNE-UP
Hplrpm ...................... . ............... 4/5000
Bore .......... .. ............................ 50mm
(1.97 in.)
Stroke . . .................. . ................. 46 mm
(1.81 in.)
Displacement .......... .. .. . .. ........ .. . .... .. 90 cc
(5.5 cu. in.)
Spark Plug:
NGK ...... .. ...... .. ..... .... . ........... BP6HS
Electrode Gap .... . ......... ... .......... 0.6-0 .7 mm
(0.024-0.028 in.)
Ignition Type .. .. .. ... ......... .. ......... .. .. .. CD!
Carburetor:
Make .................. .. ..... . ... ......... Mikuni
Model ................................... BV-18-15
Idle Speed (in gear) ... .. _. . _. . . .... ..... . . 850-900 rpm
Fuel:Oil Ratio ..... .. . . See Text
SIZES-CLEARANCES
Piston Ring End Gap .. . ........... . ...... 0.15-0.35 mm
(0.006-0_014 in.)
Piston to Cylinder Clearance ............ 0_052-0_067 mm
(0.0020-0.0026 in_)
Piston Pin Diameter ..... __ .. _. _ ..... 11.995-12.000 mm
(0.4 722-0.4 724 in.)
SIZES-CLEARANCES CONT.
Max. Crankshaft Runout at Main
Bearing Journal .................. . _____ ... 0_05 mm
(0.002 in.)
Max . Connecting Rod Small End
Side Shake ...... .... . .......... .. .. ...... __ 4.0 mm
(0.16 in.)
TIGHTENING TORQUES
Power Head Mounting Screws ... .. . .. ....... 15-20 N· m
(11-14 ft.-Ibs_)
Crankcase ... .. .. .. . . _. __ ... __ .. ...... . __ .. 8-12 N • m
(6-8 ft.-Ibs_)
Flywheel Nut . .. . .... .. .. ... _. _ ........ . .. .. . 45 N'm
(32 ft.-lbs.)
Standard Screws:
5 mm ............ .. . . . , .. . .... ........... 2-4 N' m
(1-3 ft.-Ibs .)
6mm .............................. , ..... 4-7N·m
(3-5 ft.-Ibs.)
8mm .................................. 1O-16N·m
(7-11 ft .-I bs.)
10mm ........... ... . ... ..... . ......... 22-35N·m
(16-25 ft.-Ibs.)
LUBRICATION
The power head is lubricated by oil
mixed with the fuel. Fuel:oil ratios
should be 30: 1 during break-in of a new
or rebuilt engine. For normal service,
fuel:oil ratio should be 50: 1 on models
prior to 1986 and 100: 1 on 1986 and
later models when using Suzuki Out-
board Motor Oil or a good quality NMMA
certified TC- W engine oil. When using
any other two-stroke oil, fuel:oil ratio
should be 20: 1 during break-in and 30: 1
for normal service. Manufacturer
recommends regular or unleaded au-
tomotive gasoline having an 85 mini-
mum octane rating. Gasoline and oil
should be thoroughly mixed.
turns out from a lightly seated position.
Final atljustment should be made with
engine at normal operating temperature
and running in forward gear. Atljust
throttle stop screw (9) so engine idles at
approximately 850-900 rpm. Atljust pi-
lot air screw so engine idles smoothly
and will accelerate cleanly without hesi-
tation. If necessary, readjust throttle
stop screw to obtain 850-900 rpm idle
·s peed.
Main fuel metering is controlled by
main jet (2). Standard main jet size for
normal operation is #97.5. Standard pi-
lot jet (10) size is #45.
To check float leve l. remove float
bowl (12) and invert carburetor body
(1) . Base of float (3) should be 12-14 mm
(0.47 -0.55 in.) away from gasket surface
of carburetor body with float bowl gas-
ket removed. Atljust fl oat level by bend-
ing float tang.
The lower unit gears and bearings are
lubricated by approximately 190 mL
(6.4 ozs.) of SAE 90 hypoid outboard
gear oil. Reinstall vent and fill plugs se-
curely using a new gasket, if necessary,
to ensure a water tight seal.
FUEL SYSTEM
CARBURETOR. A Mikuni BV-18-15
carburetor is used. Refer to Fig. SZ3-1
for exploded view. Initial setting of pi-
lot air screw (6) should be 1 to 1-112
10
B 7 6 9 I 11
~~~
1 _
'--8-<
5--:'0"
Fig. SZ3·1- Exploded vi ... 01 ""tunl 8'1-18-15
c.rbur.fOr.
1. Bods
2. Main jet
3. Float
4. Screw
.5. Plug
6. Pilot air screw
7. Choke le ... ("t
8. Choke k.nob
9. Idle ~xre\lll
10. Pl/ot)et
11. <4skl't
12. Float bowl
FUEL PUMP. A diaphragm fuel
pump (Fig_ SZ3-2) is mounted on the
side of power head cylinder block and is
actuated by pressure and vacuum pulsa-
tions from the engine crankcase.
When servicing pump, defective or
questionable parts should be renewed.
Diaphragm should be renewed if air
leaks or cracks are found, or if
deterioration is evident.
SPEED CONTROL LINKAGE.
Engine speed is controlled by position of
throttle linkage. Ignition advance is
electronically controlled. A twist grip at
the steering handle is used to control
throttle settings.
•
You're Reading a Preview
What's Included?

Fast Download Speeds
Online & Offline Access
Access PDF Contents & Bookmarks
Full Search Facility
Print one or all pages of your manual
$30.99
Viewed 45 Times Today

Loading...
Secure transaction
What's Included?

Fast Download Speeds
Online & Offline Access
Access PDF Contents & Bookmarks
Full Search Facility
Print one or all pages of your manual
$30.99
The Suzuki 2-15HP outboard motors Service Repair Manual is a comprehensive informational book designed to assist both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts. It contains easy-to-read text sections accompanied by high-quality diagrams and instructions, making it an invaluable resource for anyone undertaking repair or maintenance tasks.
Models Covered:
- Suzuki DT2
- Suzuki DT3.5
- Suzuki DT4
- Suzuki DT5, DT6 and DT8
- Suzuki DT9.9 and DT15 (1983 1984 1985 1986 1987) and DT15C (1988)
Service Repair Manual Covers:
- Lubrication
- Fuel System
- Ignition System
- Cooling System
- Power Head
- Manual Starter
- Lower Unit
The manual is available in PDF format, compatible with all versions of Windows and Mac. It is presented in English and requires Adobe Reader for access. This manual is an essential investment for anyone looking to save time and money by performing repairs and maintenance on their Suzuki 2-15HP outboard motors with confidence and precision.