Suzuki DF6A starting after storage.

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3 жыл бұрын

This movie is a review of starting the Suzuki DF6A after 5 weeks storage. It is kept on a stand vertically and presented no issues. It is always a good idea to start your outboard at least once every 2 months if in storage.
A full review of the Suzuki DF6A can be found here:

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@ralphcantrell3214 8 ай бұрын

ATTENTION: It is very important that you choke it, AND aim the arrow on the twist throttle straight towards the choke symbol painted on the control arm, just as depicted at exactly 0:26 in this video. Mine will not hit a lick until you do these two things if the engine is cold. If you do this however, it will start after sitting in 1 or 2 pulls every time. Also, keep fresh gas in it and drain the carburetor bowl every time you shut it off for the day, just in case something happens and you don't use it for a week or two. This takes me less than a minute to do on my DF6, and it is so worth the effort. And if you have a choice, never put anything but ethanol-free gas in any small outboard. Ethanol is pure poison to small engines with carburetors, and will clog them in as little as 2 weeks if you make any carb maintenance mistake at all, so don't chance it if you don't have to. This is true with all small outboards of any make. In my opinion, the DF6 is as good as it gets as long as you take small carb maintenance seriously.

@r1chard_cordova831 4 ай бұрын

My choke came out of the hole is it broken?

@ralphcantrell3214 4 ай бұрын

@@r1chard_cordova831 What year is it? Is it a DF6?

@axscdvfb 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same motor. It wouldn’t start after storage, because I left fuel inside the gas tank and the carburetor. After removing the old fuel and cleaning the carb, it worked fine. I think the best practice is to drain the carb every time after you use it, and put fuel stabilizer in the tank. Don’t repeat my mistake 😂 These engines are very finicky because the carbs have very small holes which are easily blocked by dried up fuel.

@powerswearingfluids Жыл бұрын

yes, exactly the same problem. But this year I am going to follow a recommendation I heard. I'll just put fuel stabilizer in the tank- only 25 ml per 5 liters(liquimoly) and I will not drain the carburetor because otherwise the seals will dry up and my friend told that fuel stabilizer works perfectly- every time a problem free start- I hope it will work

@advfhorn 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you

@NinoSpinner Жыл бұрын

hi do you still have this outboard? can you make a video where you weigh it? I would like to buy it but I don't want the 23 kg to be just advertising and not true

@boatinabag Жыл бұрын

I can do that. I do still have it.