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Suzuki DF6A Specifications
The Suzuki DF6A is a four-stroke single-cylinder overhead valve gasoline outboard engine. This engine has a carburetor fuel system, mechanical fuel pump, water cooled with thermostat, and digital CDI ignition system. A 8.42 cu.in (138 cc) outboard motor has a cylinder bore of 2.38" (60.4 mm), piston stroke of 1.89" (48 mm), and maximum power of 6 hp (4.4 kW) at 4750-5750 rpm. The boat motor is equipped with a manual starting system, 3-blades aluminum standard propeller, manual trim and tilt, and tiller handle steering system. The fuel tank has a capacity of 0.3 gal (1 liters).
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| General Technical Data |
Engine Model ................ Suzuki DF6A
Engine Type ................ 4-stroke single-cylinder OHV gasoline outboard engine
Number of Cylinders ................ 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ................ 8.42 (138)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ................ 2.38 (60.4)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ................ 1.89 (48.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) ................ 6.0 (4.4)
Maximum Engine Speed, rpm ................ 4750-5750
Idle Speed, rpm ................ 1250-1350
Lubrication System ................ Trochoid pump
Exhaust System ................ Through prop
Cooling System ................ Water-cooled
Ignition System ................ Digital CDI
Starting System ................ Manual start
Choke System ................ Manual
Electrical System Rating, Volts ................ 12
Charging System ................ Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ................ 5
Outboard Weight (Long Shaft), lbs (kg) ................ 55.0 (25.0)
Outboard Weight (Short Shaft), lbs (kg) ................ 52.8 (24.0)
| Fuel System |
Fuel System Type ................ Carburetor
Fuel Pump Type ................ Mechanical
Fuel Type ................ Unleaded gasoline (91 octane minimum)
Fuel Tank Capacity, qts (L) ................ 1.1 (1.0)
| Gear Housing |
Gear Shift ................ F-N-R
Gear Ratio ................ 1.92:1
Gear Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................ 0.20 (0.19)
| Mid Section |
Trim System ................ Manual Trim and Tilt
Transom Height (Short Shaft), in (mm) ................ 15 (381)
Transom Height (Long Shaft), in (mm) ................ 20 (508)
Steering System ................ Tiller
| Propeller Information |
Diameter, in (mm) ................ 7.5 (190)
Pitch, in (mm) ................ 6.5 (165) / 7 (178)
Number Of Blade ................ 3
Material ................ Aluminum
| Maintenance Data |
Engine Fuel Type ................ Unleaded 91 octane minimum
Engine Oil Type ................ SAE 10W-30, 10W-40
API Service Classifications ................ SH, SG, SJ, SM, SL, and SN
Engine Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................ 0.75 (0.70)
Gear Lubricant Type ................ Suzuki Outboard Motor Gear Oil or GL5 SAE 90
Gearcase Capacity, qts (L) ................ 0.20 (0.19)
Spark Plug Type ................ NGK CPR6EA-9
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ................ 0.031-0.035 (0.8-0.9)
Valve Lash (Intake), in (mm) ................ 0.005-0.007 (0.13-0.17)
Valve Lash (Exhaust), in (mm) ................ 0.005-0.007 (0.13-0.17)
| Service Intervals |
Change Engine Oil ................ Every 100 hours
Change Gear Oil ................ Every 100 hours
Check Spark Plug ................ Every 100 hours
Check Breather and Fuel Line ................ Every 100 hours
Check Fuel Filter ................ Every 100 hours
Check Anodes ................ Every 100 hours
Check Thermostat ................ Every 100 hours
Check Carburetor ................ Every 100 hours
Check Propeller Nut and Pin ................ Every 100 hours
Replace Oil Filter ................ Every 200 hours
Check Valve Lash ................ Every 200 hours
Check Idle Speed ................ Every 200 hours
Check Water Pump ................ Every 200 hours
Check Water Pump Impeller ................ Every 200 hours
Replace Spark Plug ................ Every 300 hours
Replace Water Pump Impeller ................ Every 300 hours
Replace Fuel Filter ................ Every 400 hours
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