Hi everyone-
I bought an aluminum boat yesterday that came with a 2005 DF9.9. Very clean engine but I know NOTHING about Suzukis. I did learn today (after purchasing, of course) that this motor:
So I am interested to hear opinions on this engine. Reliability? What things should I do first to it maintenance-wise? The owner got it from a family member and may have service records but at this time I am going to assume that this low-usage motor has the original timing belt.
Any and all advice is sincerely appreciated!
I bought an aluminum boat yesterday that came with a 2005 DF9.9. Very clean engine but I know NOTHING about Suzukis. I did learn today (after purchasing, of course) that this motor:
- has a timing BELT
- Doesn't freshwater flush like other outboards.
So I am interested to hear opinions on this engine. Reliability? What things should I do first to it maintenance-wise? The owner got it from a family member and may have service records but at this time I am going to assume that this low-usage motor has the original timing belt.
Any and all advice is sincerely appreciated!