Suzuki DF2.5 hp 2018 - Cold start 16-18 pulls

by Scott
(Ohio)

I purchased my Suzuki DF2.5 hp in 2018. I always use non-ethanol fuel. Always fresh fuel. Always run fuel out of carb. Always drain bowl. I keep the boat and motor in the garage and trailer to the lake once per month. When leaving the ramp, that cold start takes 16-18 pulls. Subsequent starts that day only need 2 pulls. The motor starts great and runs great; just that cold start after draining carb bowl. It has been this way from the beginning. When I took it out of the box, I was afraid it would not start because it took so many pulls. I put it in the shop. They said use more throttle. That's fine on a re-start, but cold start problem is still a problem. Other Suzuki owners have a quick start right out of the box. I've owned many outboards, but something is wrong with 16-18 pulls for a cold start.

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Apr 03, 2021
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Suzuki df2.5 hp 2018 - cold start problem RESOLVED
by: Scott

I called Suzuki about my 16-18 pulls on a cold start with my Suzuki 2.5. They told me to take it back to my local Suzuki mechanic and have him call Suzuki to discuss my problem with their technicians. Suzuki had him install a new carburetor. Looks like I am good to go, thanks to my local mechanic and Suzuki. :-)

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