Suzuki DF25A 2017

by Robert
(Orlando)

While running my basically new 2017 25hp Suzuki I hear a sound like cavitation, then a loss of power. Felt like I had dropped one of the three cylinders. Continued to run at lowered speed and then felt more loss of power, like I was now on only one cylinder. Idled back to the dock and did not think we would make it.

Fuel was all new non-ethanol, only one month old, engine had brand new spark plugs and a new impeller, all of the work done by my local Dealer.

I was thinking fuel, but also overheating. I did not get an overheating alarm and the water stream looked fine. Really confused by this one. The Dealer has it now and I am hoping for a Warranty resolution. I told him I do not trust the motor and may want to trade it for a new one.

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May 30, 2023
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by: Anonymous

I had the same experience and replaced my fuel with new non ethanol, replaced the spark plugs, and replaced the fuel line from the tank. Everything worked great for a few hours until I was miles downstream on the Mississippi doing some night catfishing and the exact thing happened again. I was able to basically idle home but it took all night long. I then replaced the fuel pump, fuel filters, fuel line connectors, fuel line clamps, spark plugs again and fuel tank. I thought I had it fixed and it ran great until about 1am and stuck in middle of river with barges about to run me down. This time it would die as soon as I would put it in gear. I ended up walking all night and most of the next day through mosquito infested swamps. I have heard the exact complaint from many people but no way to fix it. It might seem like it is fixed but when you need it this motor will let you down.

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