Suzuki 2.5HP 4 stroke - query

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Chris_Robb

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I tried out my new SUzi over the weekend with intrepidation, given that some on this forum have had major problems. Initial thoughts are that Suzuki may have improved the design somewhat ove the initial product 4 years ago. The water cooling has a teltale that is akin to a firemans hose. It starts first pull and is I think lighter than my Tohatsu 3.5. Powerwise, - can only run slowly- running in, but I think it is far more torquey than the Tohatsu.

BUT.......

I cannot tilt the engine without wrenching it up, as there is a tight fitting claw made of plastic round the shaft. SWMBO certainly would have not chance doing this, as it requires one hand on the outboard bracket (Avon Restcrest) to avoid this coming off and a really hard pull to free it. Getting it down is again V difficult.

I presume the solution is to file down this "Claw" so that it kicks up easily.

Anyone else got one of these outboards?
 
I dont know about your outboard, but on my outboards , Mariner 4hp and a Mercury 25hp, the plastic claw is for reverse only, its suppose to hold the outboard against the mounting bracket so that you can reverse ( the engine will try and climb out of the water when reversing), the claw should be disengaged when in forward gear, if its engaged while in forward gear, when it hits an object you while get some massive damage to the lower unit.

On some outboards, my 25hp, when in neutral, you need to lift a little lever to disengage the claw to allow for tilting the outboard, similar on the 4hp, you just tilt the outboard but pull the little lever to lower the engine.
there is something wrong or you maybe not seeing the little lever.

I would assume suzuki would not sell an outboard where you need to file something to get it working.
 
Probably misdesribed the claw. It is not the bit that holds the engine when reversing. It is the U shaped bit against which the shaft sits under thrust. Only the U bit has a small curve inwards at the end which effectively holds the shaft in place. You have to force the outboard shaft past these - I cannot believe that it was designed like this, as it serves no purpose. But before I invalidate the warranty and file them down, I just wanted to see if any others had this problem with the Suzi.
 
Ok, that sounds like the stopper bracket, if you think it needs filed and are close to a dealer, I would take it to them for there opinion.



and this link to your swival bracket,,,, web page

And this link to get a diagrams matched to your outboard serial number,,,,,, web page

Just click on the size of your outboard and then click on your serial number range.

cheers

James
 
Chris, I got the same engine a few weeks ago and after the blissful simplicity of an old Yamaha 2B, getting acquainted with this one has been a disturbing experience!
Like you, I have it mounted on a bracket on the inflatable tube, not a solid transom and I soon discovered the need to pump up really hard: otherwise the forces needed to overcome the claw, up or down, threatened to either wrench off the bracket or pitch me into the sea. I was sorely tempted to butcher it!
The good news is that the claw seems to be weakening its grip. Perhaps it relaxes with working, and will settle down to a manageable action before too long.
I do hope so!
 
Apart from this STUPID bit of design, I actually preferred this engine to the old one. Its lighter, it is easier to start for my wife, and I like the gears and twist grip starter.....

Its the file for it this w/e!
 
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