SUZUKI 15 HP DF15AEL2 OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

We have the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale new, in the factory crate, with the price shown on this page. It is a 15 horsepower, two cylinder, fuel injected four stroke with a 20 inch long shaft, tiller steering, push-button electric start and manual tilt. It is a small motor that does a lot of different jobs, from pushing a jon boat up a river to kicking a sailboat out of a marina.

We ship worldwide. Tell us where the boat lives and you get a written delivery quote before you pay anything. Nothing is secondhand and nothing is a display unit. If you want the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale delivered to your door, send us the address and we will price it.

Below you will find the full specifications, what the model code means, the boats that suit this motor, rigging advice, a plain look at servicing, and answers to the questions buyers send us most. Read what you need and skip the rest. If you would rather talk it through, the contact page is always open.

Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale: Specifications

Production runs change small details now and then, so the paperwork in the crate has the final say. Suzuki shows the whole small motor line on its official 2.5 to 30 HP outboard page if you want to see the neighbours side by side.

Reading the Model Code on the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale

Suzuki model codes look like a jumble until someone breaks them down once. DF is the four stroke prefix. 15 is the horsepower. The A tells you it belongs to the current generation of small Suzuki, the one with fuel injection. E means electric start. L means a 20 inch long shaft. The 2 at the end is the production series.

Just as useful is what the code leaves out. There is no T, so there is no power tilt, and you tilt the motor by hand. There is no H, but at this size a tiller is standard anyway. There is no W, so the cowl is the normal dark finish, not white.

Why the Long Shaft Matters

Shaft length is the first thing to get right on any outboard, and on a small one people get it wrong more often than you would expect. The long shaft puts the cavitation plate about 20 inches below the top of the transom mounting surface. That suits a transom measured at around 20 inches. A short shaft on that same boat sucks air in turns and loses grip.

Measure from the top of the transom, where the clamps sit, straight down to the bottom of the hull. If you get about 20 inches, the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale is the right leg. If you get around 15 inches, look at the short shaft Suzuki DF15AES2 instead.

Boats That Suit the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale

Jon boats and flat bottom skiffs

Medium and larger aluminium jon boats are the home ground for this motor. On a 14 to 16 foot boat, with two people and gear, 15 horsepower gets you up on plane and keeps you there. The shallow water drive lets you work in thin water without hammering the gearcase.

Auxiliary power on sailboats

A long shaft is what a sailboat usually needs, because the transom hangs high above the water and the motor has to reach the sea through the swell. The EFI engine starts on the first or second push of the button, and the 12 amp alternator tops up the house battery a little while you motor.

Trolling and kicker duty

Many owners bolt one of these on the back of a bigger boat as a kicker. It idles low and quiet, the exhaust leaves through the prop, and the shift lever sits on the front of the cowl where you can reach it from the helm seat. As a kicker, the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale earns its keep on the days the main engine will not start.

Heavier tenders and workboats

Some 12 to 14 foot workboats, fishing platforms and small utility hulls carry exactly this motor. The 2.08:1 gear ratio swings a prop with decent bite, which matters more than top speed when the boat is loaded.

How It Starts and Charges

Push the button and it starts. If the battery goes flat, use the pull cord that comes through the cowl and start it by hand. Not every electric start small motor keeps a manual backup. This one does, and it is the sort of thing you only appreciate on a bad day.

The 12 volt, 145 watt alternator is more useful than people expect. It will keep a small starting battery topped up and run a fish finder, a few lights and a bilge pump without trouble. It is not meant to charge a big bank of house batteries, so keep your expectations sensible.

Rigging the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale

This is a tiller motor with no remote controls, so the rigging is simple. Mount it on the centreline of the transom, tighten the clamps firmly and fit the safety chain or cable if your boat uses one. Check that the mounting height places the anti-ventilation plate level with the bottom of the hull or a touch above it.

Run a battery lead from a marine battery, with a fuse close to the battery. Use tinned marine cable and keep the runs short. Connect the lanyard stop switch to your clothing, not to the seat. The motor will not run without it, and that is the point.

For fuel, the motor comes with a 3.1 US gallon portable tank and line, which is enough for short trips. Many owners step up to a larger tank for longer days. Use a fuel line with a primer bulb and fit a water separating filter if the boat will go to places with questionable fuel.

Choosing a Propeller

The standard prop is a 3 blade aluminium 9.25 by 9.0, a general purpose size that suits a lightly loaded boat. The target is simple: at full throttle the motor should reach somewhere in the 5,000 to 6,000 rpm band. If it screams past 6,000, you need more pitch. If it will not reach 5,000, you need less.

Heavy boats, sailboats and anything that pushes a lot of water often do better with a lower pitch or a high thrust prop. Light boats that mostly carry one person can use more pitch. Tell us the boat, the load and the usual water and we will suggest a size for your Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale. Genuine props and spares are listed on Suzuki’s genuine parts and accessories page.

The Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale Compared With Its Neighbours

The family has a few close relatives, and picking between them is mostly about shaft, start and tilt.

• The DF15AES2 has the same engine and electric start with a 15 inch short shaft.
• The DF15ATHL2 adds power tilt and a high thrust 4 blade prop on the long shaft.
• The DF15AS2 is the manual start short shaft model and the lightest of the group.
• The DF15AEL5 is the later production series of this same motor.

Below it, the DF9.9BES2 is smaller and lighter. Above it, the DF20AEL2 shares the electric start and long shaft layout with a bit more power. If your boat’s maximum horsepower rating allows it, many buyers step up for the extra reserve. If it only allows 15, you are already on the right page.

Repowering an Older Boat With the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale

A lot of buyers use this motor to replace an old two stroke 15 that has finally given up. The swap is usually straightforward because the weight and the transom bolt pattern are in the same class. Before you hang the new motor, look at the transom itself. Press the wood or the aluminium around the clamp area. Soft spots, cracks or corrosion need fixing first, not after the first trip.

Next, look at the fuel system. Old rubber fuel lines go hard and crack, tanks collect rust and varnish, and a stale primer bulb will leak air. Fit new line and a clean tank so the fuel injection gets clean fuel. Do not reuse old two stroke oil mix. This is a straight petrol motor with its own oil sump.

Last, check the battery and the wiring that feeds the starter. A tired battery makes any electric start motor feel weak. With a fresh battery and clean terminals, the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale spins over quickly and fires almost at once, hot or cold.

Living With the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale Day to Day

Owning a small EFI four stroke is mostly uneventful. You tilt it down, push the button, let it idle for a short time and go. There is no choke to pull and no fuel to mix. In cold weather the injection adjusts itself, so you do not stand there coaxing it. At the end of the day you flush it, tilt it up and carry on with your life.

The integrated carrying handle helps when you lift the motor onto the transom, though at 108 lb you should still use two people or a hoist rather than your back. Keep a spare propeller, shear pin style spares if your prop calls for them, a spare plug and a basic tool kit in the boat. Together they weigh almost nothing and can save a day on the water.

Breaking In the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale

Follow the break-in schedule in the owner’s manual. In short, keep the throttle varied for the first hours, avoid sitting at one steady rpm, and stay away from long runs at full throttle. Change the engine oil at the first service, then follow the normal schedule. A gentle first ten hours cost you nothing and help the rings seat properly.

Maintenance on the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale

A 15 horsepower Suzuki is among the easiest motors to look after. Most owners do the work in their own driveway with basic tools.

• Flush with fresh water after every trip. The motor has a flushing port for a hose.
• Change the engine oil and filter at the intervals in the manual, or once a year for light use.
• Change the gear oil every season. Milky oil means water got past a seal.
• Replace the water pump impeller every two or three seasons, sooner in sandy or silty water.
• Check the anode and replace it when it is about half gone.
• Replace the fuel filter and use fresh fuel.
• Check the spark plugs and grease the swivel and clamp screws.

The motor has warnings for low oil pressure and overheating, plus an over rev limiter that protects it if the prop comes out of the water. Treat the warnings seriously. When one sounds, slow down and find the cause.

Fuel and Running Costs

Fuel burn depends on the boat, the load, the prop and how hard you run, so we will not quote made up numbers. What we can say is that the EFI four stroke sips fuel compared with the old carburetted two strokes it often replaces, and it does not smoke or foul plugs at trolling speeds. Running costs for the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale are mostly oil, plugs, impellers and fuel.

Spares are easy to find in most countries because Suzuki sells so many small motors. That helps a lot if you plan to keep it for years or use it in a remote area.

Saltwater Care for the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale

The motor is rated for salt water and has multi-layer corrosion protection, but no finish beats a good habit. Flush it after every salt trip, wipe down the cowl and spray a light corrosion inhibitor on the exposed metal now and then. If it lives on a sailboat transom bracket, tilt it up out of the water between uses and put a cover on.

Storage and Seasonal Care

Before a long layup, run the motor on fresh fuel with stabiliser, flush it, and let the fuel burn down if you prefer an empty system. Change the engine oil so acids do not sit in the sump over winter. Grease the clamp screws and swivel, and store the motor upright or on a proper stand, never lying on its side with oil in the crankcase.

Disconnect the battery or put it on a maintainer. A dead battery is the number one reason a good motor will not start in spring.

Common Problems and Quick Checks

Will not crank. Check the lanyard is in place, the lever is in neutral and the battery terminals are clean and tight.

Cranks but will not start. Squeeze the primer bulb until it is firm, open the tank vent and look for water in the fuel filter.

Weak tell-tale stream. Poke the outlet clear with a bit of wire. If the stream is still weak, check the impeller before you run hard.

Will not reach full revs. Wrong prop, motor mounted too low, or a fouled hull. Check the prop first.

Warning buzzer. Slow down, check the cooling stream and oil level, and do not keep running through an alarm.

Warranty on the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale

The motor ships with Suzuki factory warranty paperwork. Terms depend on your region and on how the motor is registered and used. Keep your receipts and service records, and ask us about warranty in your country before you order.

What Comes in the Crate

• Suzuki DF15AEL2 outboard, complete
• Portable fuel tank and line as listed by Suzuki for this model
• Propeller as fitted at the factory
• Owner’s manual and warranty paperwork

Battery, cables, a larger tank and mounting hardware are not part of the motor. Ask before you order and we will tell you exactly what is in the box for your shipment.

Before You Order the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale

• Measure the transom height to confirm that a 20 inch shaft is right.
• Check the boat plate for the maximum horsepower and engine weight.
• Decide if manual tilt suits you or whether you want the power tilt version.
• Plan the battery, cable and fuel setup.
• Tell us your country so we can quote shipping.

If anything is unclear, ask. Ten minutes of questions now saves a lot of trouble once the crate lands.

Shipping and Delivery

The motor ships in its factory carton. We arrange freight to your nearest port or airport, or to your door where that is possible, and you get a written quote before you pay. Once it leaves us you get tracking and copies of the export papers. If you already work with a freight forwarder you trust, we can hand the carton to them.

Buying the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale From Us

Every motor we sell is new and the price is shown on this page. Before we ship, we give you a delivery quote for your country so you know the full cost up front. We ship worldwide and handle the export paperwork that customs will ask for.

When you order, we confirm stock, the exact model code and the shaft length with you. Our refund and return policy and terms and conditions are on the site. You can read what other buyers say on our reviews page, find out more about us, or go straight to the contact page.

Other Suzuki Motors to Compare

• All 15 HP Suzuki outboards
• Suzuki DF15AEL5, later production series
• Suzuki DF15ATHL2, power tilt
• Suzuki DF15AES2, short shaft
• Suzuki DF20AEL2, 20 HP
• All Suzuki outboards
• The full shop

Our blog has more on rigging and looking after outboards. Suzuki’s global site at globalsuzuki.com shows the worldwide marine line.

FAQ: Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale new?

Yes. New, in the factory carton, with Suzuki paperwork.

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale?

20 inch, the L shaft.

Does the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale have electric start?

Yes, push-button electric start, with a manual pull cord kept as a backup.

How heavy is the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale?

108 lb as listed for this model.

Does the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale have power tilt?

No. Tilt is manual with a lock pin and 5 trim positions. The DF15ATHL2 has power tilt.

What displacement is the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale?

327 cc, or 20.0 cubic inches, two cylinders.

Is the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale good for a sailboat?

Yes, many sailors use a long shaft 15 for auxiliary power. Check your transom height and bracket rating first.

Do you ship the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale to my country?

We ship worldwide. Send us your location for a quote.

Final Word

If you want a light, quiet, fuel injected 15 that starts with a button and still has a pull cord for a bad day, the Suzuki DF15AEL2 for sale is an easy motor to live with. Order it today, or send us your boat details first and we will help make sure the shaft and prop are right.