Laying down an outboard for transport

[pjEvan]

I own a 12' port-bote (that's a folding boat for those of you who are not familiar). I currently run MinnKota RipTide 55 and have a lot of fun on the lake.
I am considering more power for the action in the bay. I am looking at the Suzuki DF6S. It is attractive because of the light weight (less than 60 lbs).
HEre's the question: Because it's a folding boat I need to remove the engine and transport it inside my SUV. I will have to lay it down for the drive to and from the waterfront.
I have tried to find an online pdf of the owner's manual to see if this is possible but I can't find one. Why is it so hard to find owner's manual's online anyway?
Any owner's of the DF6 out there want to share some info and/or experience?
Thanks.

pj

 

[Silverton34c]

Re: Laying down an outboard for transport

I own a 12' port-bote (that's a folding boat for those of you who are not familiar). I currently run MinnKota RipTide 55 and have a lot of fun on the lake.
I am considering more power for the action in the bay. I am looking at the Suzuki DF6S. It is attractive because of the light weight (less than 60 lbs).
HEre's the question: Because it's a folding boat I need to remove the engine and transport it inside my SUV. I will have to lay it down for the drive to and from the waterfront.
I have tried to find an online pdf of the owner's manual to see if this is possible but I can't find one. Why is it so hard to find owner's manual's online anyway?
Any owner's of the DF6 out there want to share some info and/or experience?
Thanks.

pj

Transport with pistons pointed up.

 

[Sea Rider]

Re: Laying down an outboard for transport

Not familiar with that model, is it a 2 or 4 strokes engine. If 2 strokes right after boating and before engine is removed and while still on, best is to consume carb bowl's remaining fuel. Just remove engine hose connector, when almost dying of fuel starvation, with finger push and keep pressed connector pin untill engine catches rpm again, release finger and let engine till drops dead. That way will avoid unwanted fuel spills remains inside Suv. Lay down with tiller upwards, or sideways providing a proper protection to engine cowl.

Same method if being 4 strokes, but on that one must be layed down following owner manuals recommendations as there are oil issues that will affect engine if not layed down properly. Suzuki is not the only Company not having a online PDF, needed one for a tablet and encountered same issue, what a shame.

Happy Boating

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Laying down an outboard for transport

except for possible fuel leaks it doesn't really matter for transport, but for storage you want it standing up, and if not, pistons (spark plugs) up.

 

[Fleetwin]

Re: Laying down an outboard for transport

Suzuki Manauls available here: Genuine Suzuki Manuals

Not free.

 

[bassman284]

Re: Laying down an outboard for transport

There is very likely a sticker on the side of the block saying something like "this side up for transport". I think in most cases you can transport with the tiler side down or with the backside down.

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Laying down an outboard for transport

Suzuki DOES have a sticker on the side of the cowling indicating on which side to lay the engine.

 

[pjEvan]

Re: Laying down an outboard for transport

Suzuki Manauls available here: Genuine Suzuki Manuals

Not free.

Thanks for this link. Very helpful. I ordered and received the owner's manual for the DF6 and have read it cover to cover. The outboard can, indeed, be layed down for transport. I have ordered the engine and am looking forward to receiving it.
Thanks all!