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Suzuki DF8A Specifications
The Suzuki DF8A is a four-stroke two cylinder overhead cam gasoline outboard engine. This engine has a carburetor fuel system, mechanical fuel pump, water cooled with thermostat, and pointless electronic ignition system. A 12.7 cu.in (208 cc) outboard motor has a cylinder bore of 2.00" (51 mm), piston stroke of 2.00" (51 mm), and maximum power of 8 hp (5.9 kW) at 4700-5700 rpm. The boat motor is equipped with a recoil or electric starter, 3-blades aluminum standard propeller, manual trim and tilt, and tiller handle or remote control steering system. The fuel tank has a capacity of 3.2 gal (12 liters).
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| General Technical Data |
Engine Model ................ Suzuki DF8A, DF8AR
Engine Type ................ 4-stroke two-cylinder OHC gasoline outboard engine
Number of Cylinders ................ 2
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ................ 12.7 (208)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ................ 2.00 (51.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ................ 2.00 (51.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) ................ 8.0 (5.9)
Maximum Engine Speed, rpm ................ 4700-5700
Idle Speed, rpm ................ 900-1000
Lubrication System ................ Pressure with trochoid pump
Exhaust System ................ Through prop hub
Cooling System ................ Water-cooled
Ignition System ................ Pointless electronic ignition (PEI)
Starting System ................ Recoil or electric
Choke System ................ Manual or electric
Electrical System Rating, Volts ................ 12
Charging System ................ Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ................ 6 or 10
Outboard Weight (Long Shaft with Recoil Starter), lbs (kg) ................91.4 (41.5)
Outboard Weight (Long Shaft with Electric Starter), lbs (kg) ................ 101.3 (46.0)
Outboard Weight (Short Shaft), lbs (kg) ................ 85.9 (39.0)
| Fuel System |
Fuel System Type ................ Carburetor
Fuel Pump Type ................ Mechanical
Fuel Type ................ Unleaded gasoline (91 octane minimum)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ................ 3.2 (12.0)
| Gear Housing |
Gear Shift ................ F-N-R
Gear Ratio ................ 2.08:1
Gear Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................ 0.26 (0.25)
| 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 Handle or Remote Control
| Propeller Information |
Diameter, in (mm) ................ 9.25 (235)
Pitch, in (mm) ................ 8 (203) / 9 (228) / 10 (254)
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, SL, and SM
Engine Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................ 0.85 (0.80)
Gear Lubricant Type ................ Suzuki Outboard Motor Gear Oil or GL5 SAE 90
Gearcase Capacity, qts (L) ................ 0.26 (0.25)
Spark Plug Type ................ NGK CR6E
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ................ 0.028-0.031 (0.7-0.8)
Valve Lash (Intake), in (mm) ................ 0.006-0.008 (0.16-0.20)
Valve Lash (Exhaust), in (mm) ................ 0.006-0.008 (0.16-0.20)
| Service Intervals |
Check Battery ................ Every 100 hours
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 Timing Belt ................ 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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