Autumn and spring plan for Suzuki DF4A / DF5A / DF6A
Here's what to do when hauling out and launching. Always follow the instruction book for your engine.
Autumn
Change the engine oilFirst time after 20 hours or 1 month. · every 100 hours or annually
Change gear oilFirst time after 20 hours or 1 month. · every 100 hours or annually
Lubricate the grease pointsevery 100 hours or annually
Check the spark plugsevery 100 hours or annually
Check the anodesService kit (water pump, spark plugs, anodes, fuel filter) 17400-91891-000 · every 100 hours or annuallyBuy: Marinshopen ↗
Run the carburettor dry or add fuel stabiliserService kit (water pump, spark plugs, anodes, fuel filter) 17400-91891-000 · Follow the manufacturer's instructions.Buy: Marinshopen ↗
Flush the engine with fresh water
Lubricate according to the lubrication schedule
Spring
Check the thermostatTo be carried out by a Suzuki dealer. · every 100 hours or annually
Replace the impellerWater pump kit with impeller 17400-986L0-000 · To be carried out by a Suzuki dealer. · every 300 hours or every 36 monthsBuy: Marinshopen ↗
Check the propeller and anodesService kit (water pump, spark plugs, anodes, fuel filter) 17400-91891-000Buy: Marinshopen ↗
Check the gearcase oilMilky oil means there is water in the gear housing.
Check that cooling water comes out of the tell-tale hole