When choosing used Suzuki outboards for sale, you will need to be careful to avoid buying an expensive motor or anchor that someone is selling to avoid doing some expensive repair. The good news is that there are some tips that you can use to choose used Suzuki Bendigo that functions as if they are new. Let us look at the top tips.
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A good idea would be to always go on a sea trial when buying a used Suzuki outboard. During the trial, you should ensure that you run at a cruise speed for around 10 minutes. You should then listen to the motor as it idle smooth. Consider the response of the motor to throttle up on different RPM ranges.
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In case it is not possible to go for a sea trial for one reason or another, you should lower your bidding price accordingly. Find out if the seller is ready to provide you with any written warranty.
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Compression. First remove the spark plugs to ensure that you take a compression reading for each of the cylinder. It is important for the readings to be above 100Psi in all.
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Spark test. Ensure that the spark plugs are removed and are connected to the spark tester.
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Lower unit check. First remove the lower unit drag and confirm that there are no metal or water deposits in the oil. In case the oil is milky white, this is an indication of water intrusion into the oil.
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Consider whether there are any metal parts that are broken.
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Check the engine to see if there are any parts that are either peeling. If there are peelings around the head, you should avoid buying as this is an indication that the outboard has run hot. However, if the paint is okay with just but a bit of fading, then this should be okay.
Consider these factors when purchasing Suzuki outboards.
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