Was this filmed in Shoalhaven Heads?

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.

Is your outboard a short shaft?

I just bought a 2023 DF6A for my 1232 aluminum jon boat, and am waiting for it to arrive. It is the lightest outboard in the class by several pounds, which is very important at my rather advanced age. And among other things, that oil level inspection window is very nice to have. Suzuki is much more keen to give it to you than other manufacturers too... at least this is true on their motorcycles. I've owned over 40 motorcycles, and only the 3 Suzuki's had oil inspection windows. My Suzukis were also rock solid and reliable. I still have 2 of them, and I wish all my bikes had been as economical to purchase, as long-lived, and as easy to own. This will be my first Suzi outboard, and only my 3rd outboard period, but I have 100% confidence in the brand. As far as I can tell, nobody gives you more for hard earned cash than Suzuki. I would even suggest that this is their "specialty". Thanks for the video, and the tips for some great accessories.👍

How long is the boat

Is it bad if the motor is 17 inches long and the transom is 15 inches long? Bcuz I'm having the same problem

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

after 4 years the glue starts peeling off

Stay away from this engine. Suzuki screwed us. We had a 2018 and had to junk the motor, because every time we tried to start it after sitting for a few days, the exhaust valve would be stuck, no compression or bent push rod. Went to authorized repair facility, they replaced everything from the cam up thru the valve train and also the cylinder head. Same problem. Suzuki would not let us talk to anyone and hung up on us. There are numerous complaints about this problem on the forums. Good for a boat anchor. We were told there were no complaints, and that Suzuki had never heard of the issue. There is some kind of problem that doesn’t let the moisture from the exhaust valve area vent, so this causes corrosion on the valve stem and resulting stuck valve.

Great video mate! Looking to get a motor for the same boat from bcf. I’m really having a hard time deciding between Yamaha or Suzuki. So anything above 6hp you’ll need a license? I was planning to put a 8hp on this.

Great video, When this is folded up can you fit it in the trunk of a smaller sedan like a toyota corolla?

Anyone seen a similar hydrofoil fin to go on this engine available in the UK and cheaper to us than the Australian one?

Did u plane with 2 people using the stock prop?

good video. How did you raise the transom?

Do you know how many sparks per revolution? Cheers.

Elliott Heads/River, absolute gem of a spot. Great info btw, I think I might pull the trigger and pop this on a 3.3m inflatable cat.

Best outboard review on KZfaq!! 👍🏻

Hello can you link where to buy that kind of fin you installed on the propeller?

Do u know how much litre of engine oil needed in 6hp outboard engine?

Would be ok to power a Polycraft 3m Tuffy?

Hello can I ask you what kind of spark plug is the df6a mounted? A thousand thanks

hello I would like to ask you what size is the original propeller of this engine? did you replace it with a 7 1 / 2x 6? a thousand thanks

I have approximately the same configuration with everything My boat is Aqua Marina 277 aluminium floor with 5hp Parsun outboard with Oz Hydrofoil. Greetings from Brussels, Belgium ✌️

Great video, Very informative! In Australia do you need to have letters on the out side of the boat for standard use?

Conjunto perfeito 👏😍👏

great video, what trim pin hole do you use? do you change the pin position for trim when one person in the boat and when 2 in the boat ?

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awesome! 👌 👏 👍 helping a friend who wants to plant lotus on a decent sized man made pond...too small for an outboard that's for sure 😀 he can't swim you see so he automatically thinks this boat is not safe, but after watching your experience I am happy to recommend this boat with the added accessories which is a bonus to have. much love and thank you

Very helpful thank you

My 2019 year 5hp engine had the exhaust valve stem seal removed at pre-delivery from Suzuki Australia! I’ve done over 45hours now and runs awesome! If you own a mid 2016 to 2019 year 4-5-6 hp engine take to dealership to have the update done!

Thanks for posting--two questions if I may. What is the SLOWEST speed you can run? Second, did you compare this Suzuki with any other 6 before purchase in terms of pricing, reputation-? The Tohatsu, the Yamaha, etc./all? thank you

Has anyone here added the optional 12v alternator to this motor ? I'm curious to know where the plug to connect to the boats wiring would exit the motor. I cannot see any provision for one ?

Is this boat suitable for an electric thruster in place of the 4 stroke outboard? If so, what power is suggested?

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That boat is small .. anything above a 3m your going to need 10HP min …

How many ounces of oil is used? Is 19oz correct?

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.

Is this made by tohatsu?

Can I use this motor for my 13 ft jon boat on lakes??

Como consigo el toldo soy de Monterrey tengo 1 hidroforce 3.3 metros

Great video, what is the top speed because im thinking about buying it

Omg love it. Bought the 11ft from Costco with rebranded name, hopefully to learn more from you

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Hi, Would you recommend this as a rowing boat? And what is the internal length? Great video btw :)

nice info sir..im just buy the engine n boat..with same engine .,😊😊😊

Si può montare su un tender 230 cm? Omologato x 4 cv

Great video thank you very much

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Thank you for the video. I also got a 6hp and lets see what is waiting for us this weekend.