Suzuki DF250SS manual Suzuki’s Advanced Engineering Delivers Compact Designs, Offset Driveshaft

DF250SS PRODUCT INFORMATION

Suzuki’s Advanced Engineering Delivers Compact Designs

Offset Driveshaft

Suzuki incorporates a number of innovative designs into its outboards. As a result, Suzuki o!ers some of the most compact outboards in their class. One such design innovation is the o!set drivesha".

Positioning the cranksha" in front of the drivesha", the outboard’s center of gravity is moved forward. ￿is contributes to the overall compact size and provides improved power and performance. It also greatly reduces engine vibration since the engine’s axis of inertia, the point where vibrations are at a minimum, is in line with the upper engine mounts.

Offset Drive Shaft

Two-Stage Cam Drive System

￿e DF250SS incorporates Suzuki’s proven two-stage cam drive system that uses both gears and chain. ￿e first stage gears transfer power between the cranksha" and the drive sha". While the second stage transfers power from the drive sha" to the cam sha"s with a chain. ￿is system allows use of smaller diameter cam sprockets, which in turn allow for a reduction in valve angles also reducing the size of

the cylinder head. Additionally, the timing chain system incorporates an automatic hydraulic tensioner to keep the chain properly adjusted and provide years of maintenance-free operation.

Streamlined Gear Case

￿e DF250SS takes advantage of the streamlined gear case

introduced on the DF300 to reduce drag created as the lower unit moves through the water. ￿is contributes to faster acceleration and increased speed.

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