Suzuki DF15 4 stroke

[raycpt]

Hi all,

I am posting for the first time and am also a complete novice where boats and motors are concerned.

I purchased a 3.55m Sea Jay tinny with a DF15 4 stroke motor last weekend and was advised by the seller to flush the engine by submerging the bottom of the motor in a bin of fresh water and running for a bit. Which seems a logical way to do it.

My question is, can it be done with the ears instead after removing the phillips head bolt labelled "Flush", and if so for how long should it be done and should the engine be running the entire time??

........Like I said, I'm a novice!!

I have just purchased a outboard freshwater flush attachment online that I am waiting to arrive which I believe should screw into the spot where I remove the bolt from which should just allow me to attach a hose to it directly instead of the using the ears. See the image.

I have been unable to find a maintenance manual for this motor anywhere as that would obviously help.

Thank for any help and advice in advance as I really appreciate it all. Also please excuse my ignorance, but I am wanting to learn as I am hoping this boat will lead to a bigger one later on!

Ray

[oz_brett]

this link may be of some help to you,

looking at that hose connection online it does say to block water in take while using the hose connection so the use of muff style flusher would probably be easier. maybe call a suzuki dealer & talk to them.

for time I flush for 1 beer! :-)

Brett

[raycpt]

this link may be of some help to you,

looking at that hose connection online it does say to block water in take while using the hose connection so the use of muff style flusher would probably be easier. maybe call a suzuki dealer & talk to them.

for time I flush for 1 beer! :-)

Brett

Thanks for that Brett. I appreciate your help.

Cheers.