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Outboard issues Suzuki 15hp #8351926
02/25/25 01:03 PM
02/25/25 01:03 PM
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Oregon
beaverpeeler Offline OP
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Oregon
Last couple of outings when I idle down and then hit the throttle it hesitates or dies on me. Seems to run OK once its going at full throttle. What should I be looking for?


My fear of moving stairs is escalating!
Re: Outboard issues Suzuki 15hp [Re: beaverpeeler] #8351928
02/25/25 01:05 PM
02/25/25 01:05 PM
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Northern Maine
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I run 100 to 1 oil mix with mine or it does that same thing.


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Re: Outboard issues Suzuki 15hp [Re: beaverpeeler] #8351929
02/25/25 01:05 PM
02/25/25 01:05 PM
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Water in the gas. Plugged inline filter. most have a small water separator under the hood.


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Re: Outboard issues Suzuki 15hp [Re: beaverpeeler] #8351959
02/25/25 01:39 PM
02/25/25 01:39 PM
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Green County Wisconsin
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not sure about the Suzuki never worked on one but the OMC have a idle jet and a high speed jet
possibly a plugged jet


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Re: Outboard issues Suzuki 15hp [Re: beaverpeeler] #8351960
02/25/25 01:42 PM
02/25/25 01:42 PM
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when we were going freeze thaw all fall , I got a bunch of ice in my gas as soon as it froze up hard. which means 1 month old can of gas condensated enough to make ice chunks in a month


so water in the gas is a real possibility if you have also been above and below freezing a bunch


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Re: Outboard issues Suzuki 15hp [Re: beaverpeeler] #8351962
02/25/25 01:44 PM
02/25/25 01:44 PM
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Oregon
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That's what I'm wondering if it is a carburation issue.


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Re: Outboard issues Suzuki 15hp [Re: beaverpeeler] #8351974
02/25/25 01:56 PM
02/25/25 01:56 PM
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Sounds like you have water in the fuel lines

Re: Outboard issues Suzuki 15hp [Re: beaverpeeler] #8351989
02/25/25 02:17 PM
02/25/25 02:17 PM
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Try running some Sea Foam through it and if that doesn't improve things plan on a carburetor cleaning and rebuild after trapping season


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Re: Outboard issues Suzuki 15hp [Re: beaverpeeler] #8352000
02/25/25 02:44 PM
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2 stroke? Check the line from your tank to the motor. Actually if it's very old at all, I'd just replace it. Replace the bulb. I only run NON ethanol gas in my outboards to help prevent some of these issues. Check for water in fuel...I'd just dump and refill. Then move to your fuel line under the hood. check to make sure none of the lines are cracked and sucking air or leaking. Then the carb. That would be my plan of attack. I've never worked on a Suzuki in particular but the all need fuel in the right amounts to run. Ethanol is good for farmers, horrible for small engines.

Re: Outboard issues Suzuki 15hp [Re: beaverpeeler] #8352010
02/25/25 02:56 PM
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Vapor locked? Does sound like a fuel issue.


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Re: Outboard issues Suzuki 15hp [Re: flathead] #8352246
02/25/25 07:58 PM
02/25/25 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by flathead
2 stroke? Check the line from your tank to the motor. Actually if it's very old at all, I'd just replace it. Replace the bulb. I only run NON ethanol gas in my outboards to help prevent some of these issues. Check for water in fuel...I'd just dump and refill. Then move to your fuel line under the hood. check to make sure none of the lines are cracked and sucking air or leaking. Then the carb. That would be my plan of attack. I've never worked on a Suzuki in particular but the all need fuel in the right amounts to run. Ethanol is good for farmers, horrible for small engines.



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Re: Outboard issues Suzuki 15hp [Re: beaverpeeler] #8352557
02/26/25 12:23 AM
02/26/25 12:23 AM
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4 stroke. Gas tank, bulb and hose are all new. Been running pure no ethanol gas. I took it to a shop today to see if they can figure it out. I'm told it may be a plugged jet in the carb. I'll let you guys know what they find.


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Re: Outboard issues Suzuki 15hp [Re: beaverpeeler] #8352564
02/26/25 12:44 AM
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Be interesting what they find.

Re: Outboard issues Suzuki 15hp [Re: beaverpeeler] #8352567
02/26/25 12:48 AM
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Carl they must expect you this time of year. You had problems last year too.

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Re: Outboard issues Suzuki 15hp [Re: beaverpeeler] #8352592
02/26/25 03:47 AM
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Marine grade Stabil is your friend. I always add it with every fill up in my boat and small engine gas cans to avoid those issues. I use ethanol free gas as well. Good luck troubleshooting and solving the problem. I would start with emptying the fuel tank and refilling with fresh fuel and Stabil. Pull and clean the spark plug (check the gap). Change the fuel filter. If these don't solve the problem - clean / rebuild the carburetor.


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Re: Outboard issues Suzuki 15hp [Re: beaverpeeler] #8352654
02/26/25 08:19 AM
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I add marine stabil to every tank, plus have a racor fuel filter/water separator before the gas enters the engine....you might have a high pressure fuel filter after the fuel pump under the cowling, most don't know about it...Also run some sea foam, or a enzyme additive occasionally. We can't get non ethanol fuel here, but the above has worked well for years, but I use the engine year round, it doesn't sit all winter....

Re: Outboard issues Suzuki 15hp [Re: beaverpeeler] #8352848
02/26/25 01:06 PM
02/26/25 01:06 PM
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Mechanic just called. Says there is water in the cylinder (milky oil) and spark plug a little rusty. Also signs of it having overheated in its past. ( I had a bad water pump line last year sucking air). Hasn’t got to the carb yet. Figures I should start looking for another motor. Told him if it’s possible to get it running good enough to see me through the season (two more weeks) that will work.


My fear of moving stairs is escalating!
Re: Outboard issues Suzuki 15hp [Re: beaverpeeler] #8352850
02/26/25 01:07 PM
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Thanks for all the good advice guys!


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