Suzuki 40 Outboard

[b1nks]

Hi Guys...I have a 7 year-old ('ish) Suzuki 40 outboard with electric tilt which is necessary as the boat dries out on mud (and it is too heavy to lift )

The problem is that it will lift up but when I try to get the drive back in the water it won't move unless I rock it back and fore and then it seems to catch and goes down. Any ideas please?

 

[b1nks]

Re: Suzuki 40 Outboard

..... I'd better add that the lift/lower motor works fine but nothing happens (unless the engine is rocked as I have already said) so it is not electrical (I hope!). Is it something to do with the piston ram? Does it need fluid? Help please !!

 

[Yamajoe]

Re: Suzuki 40 Outboard

check your fluid level and ensure the release valve is tight.

 

[sandiegosteve]

Re: Suzuki 40 Outboard

grease it. There are three areas for the trim and stearing that might be low causing it to stick.