SUZUKI 15 HP DF15AS2 OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

If you want the simplest way to put a 15 horsepower Suzuki on a small boat, the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale here is it. It is new, in the factory carton, with the price on the page. It has a 15 inch short shaft, tiller steering and a pull cord start with a decompression release. No battery is needed to run it.

We ship the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale to buyers around the world. You get a written freight quote before you pay, so there are no surprises at the end. This is the lightest and least expensive 15 in the Suzuki series 2 range, and it suits people who value a simple motor over extra switches.

On this page you will find the specifications, the story behind the model code, who buys this motor and why, how to rig it, what to do about the optional charging coil, and a plain guide to running and servicing it. We keep the writing direct, because that is how we would explain it across a counter.

Why Choose a Manual Start 15

Electric start is nice. It also adds a starter motor, a battery, cables, a solenoid and a harness, all of which add weight, cost and things that can fail. A pull start motor skips the lot. For a camp boat, a remote lake or a spare motor that sits in the shed most of the year, there is a good argument for keeping things simple.

The decompression release on this motor lowers the effort needed on the cord, so a normal adult can start it without a fight. In practice you give the cord a couple of smooth pulls from a cold start, and it fires. The Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale is a motor you can leave in the boat without worrying about a flat battery.

Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale: Specifications

The paperwork in the carton has the final figures. If you want to compare the wider small range, Suzuki lists it on its 2.5 to 30 HP outboard page.

Decoding the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale

The DF is the four stroke prefix. 15 is the horsepower. A is the fuel injected generation. S means the 15 inch short shaft. The 2 is the production series. Notice the missing E. With no E, there is no electric start, which is why this motor is lighter and cheaper than the DF15AES2.

The later series 5 version of this motor is the DF15AS5, and the white version is the DF15ASW2. All three share the same engine.

The Optional Charging Coil Explained

The spec sheet lists a 12 volt, 80 watt, 6 amp alternator as optional on this model. That means a basic version of the motor does not charge a battery at all. If you plan to run a fish finder, a navigation light or a small bilge pump from a battery and want it kept topped up while you run, ask us about the coil when you order.

If you use a small battery, charge it at home. A lot of owners of manual start motors never fit the coil, because they run no electronics. Think about what you really need on the boat, and decide before the motor ships.

Who Buys the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale

Our buyers fall into a few groups. Anglers who run a flat bottomed boat on a quiet lake. Families with an inflatable who want an engine they can lift. Cabin and camp owners who keep a boat at a remote site. Boat builders and rental fleets that want a lower cost motor they can rig in minutes. And owners of larger boats who want a back-up kicker that does not depend on a battery.

For all of them, the same rules apply. Keep it light, keep it simple, keep up the basic maintenance, and it will run for years.

Boats That Suit the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale

Small jon boats

A 12 to 14 foot jon boat with a short transom is the classic home. The motor pushes it to a useful planing speed with two people aboard and gear.

Inflatables and tenders

On a mid sized inflatable, 97 lb is manageable for two people. Always check the maximum power rating on the boat’s plate.

Camp and cabin boats

If the boat spends weeks idle, no battery means one less thing to go flat. The Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale handles that sort of use well.

Kicker and backup duty

As a spare motor on a larger boat, a pull start 15 gets you home. Make sure the transom bracket and shaft length match the boat.

Starting the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale Properly

Set the shift lever to neutral and clip on the lanyard. Squeeze the primer bulb until it is firm. Pull the cord slowly until you feel the compression, then give it a smooth, full length pull. Do not yank it. The decompression release means you do not need a violent motion. After a couple of pulls the motor fires, and the injection looks after the mixture. Cold or hot, there is no choke to fiddle with.

Let it idle for a short time before you shift. The throttle is a twist grip on the tiller, with a tension screw so it stays where you leave it. If the cord feels stiff after a long layup, check the rope for fraying and keep the pull handle clean.

Looking After the Pull Cord and Recoil

The recoil starter is the heart of a manual motor, so give it a little attention. Never let the cord snap back out of your hand, because the handle can crack and the rope can fray at the knot. Guide it home with your fingers each time. Inspect the rope once a season. A frayed cord always fails at the worst moment, usually when the boat is drifting toward a rock.

If the rope does break, a spare cord and a few minutes with the cowl off will fix it. Keep a length of spare starter rope in the boat. It costs almost nothing. Also keep the cowl latch clean, since a dirty latch can make the cowl hard to remove at the exact moment you need it off.

Weight and Handling at 97 lb

The Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale is the lightest motor in the 15 line, and you notice it when you lift it. Two people carry it easily by the handle. One strong person can manage it onto a low transom with care, but do not risk your back to save a few minutes. Use a hoist, a ramp or a second pair of hands.

On a small boat, weight on the transom changes how the bow sits. A light motor helps a small inflatable keep its nose down and its stern high. If you load heavy gear in the stern, shift it forward to even the boat out.

Setting Up a New Motor

Open the carton and check the contents against the packing list. Look over the cowl, the tiller and the prop for shipping marks. Fill the portable tank with fresh unleaded fuel and attach the line. Check the engine oil level. Put the motor on the boat or in a tank of water, because the pump must have water as soon as the engine runs.

Squeeze the bulb, clip the lanyard, pull the cord and let it idle. Watch for a steady stream from the tell-tale outlet. Shift into gear a few times at the dock and listen for any odd noise. After that you are ready for the first outing and the break-in routine.

Rigging the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale

Clamp it firmly to the centre of the transom and tighten both clamp screws evenly. Fit the safety chain. Place the anti-ventilation plate level with the hull bottom, then test and adjust. Connect the fuel line from the portable tank. If you fitted the optional charging coil, wire the output through a fuse to the battery.

Clip the stop lanyard to yourself. If the line pulls out, the motor shuts down, which keeps you from driving a loose boat in circles after a fall. On a manual tilt motor, use the lock pin whenever you tilt the motor out of the water, and let the clamp bracket take the weight.

Propeller and Gearing

The factory prop is a 3 blade aluminium 9.25 by 10.0. The aim is a full throttle reading in the 5,000 to 6,000 rpm band. If it runs over, add pitch. If it falls short, take pitch off. Heavy boats like a lower pitch. Light boats take a higher pitch.

The 2.08:1 gear ratio gives the prop a good bite for a small motor. Spare props and genuine parts are listed on Suzuki’s genuine parts and accessories page, or you can ask us.

The Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale Against Other 15 HP Options

• The DF15AES2 adds electric start and a 12 amp alternator, with about 9 lb more weight.
• The DF15ASW2 is the same motor in white.
• The DF15AS5 is the same layout from the later production series.
• The DF20AS2 is the manual start 20 HP version for boats that allow more power.
• The DF9.9BES2 is smaller for boats rated at 9.9 horsepower.

The Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale sits at the budget end of the group and gives away nothing in the engine.

Common Mistakes New Owners Make

After years of selling small outboards, the same mistakes come up. Running the motor out of water, even for a few seconds on the dock. Using stale fuel that has sat in a can all winter. Ignoring a weak tell-tale stream. Leaving the tank vent shut, which starves the engine and makes it stall. Mounting it too low, which drags and wastes power, or too high, which lets the prop blow out in turns.

Avoid those five and a Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale will give you very little trouble. Read the manual once through, too. It takes twenty minutes and answers most questions before they come up.

Is a Pull Start Motor Right for You?

Be honest about how you will use the boat. If you start and stop the engine fifty times a day, for example when you fish a river and drift back, a pull cord gets tiring. In that case the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale with a button may suit you better. If you start it once, run for an hour, and shut it off, the cord is no hardship at all.

Age and fitness matter too. The decompression release keeps the pull light, but you still need to stand or kneel in a stable boat and pull. In a tiny tender that rocks easily, some people prefer a button. In a wide jon boat, the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale starts without drama from a seated position.

What Customers Tell Us About the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale

The comments we hear are plain ones. It starts in two or three pulls. It does not smoke. It is quiet. It is easy to lift. Nobody has to hunt for a battery. Those things sound small, yet they decide whether a person enjoys the boat or hates the engine.

One more point comes up often. Buyers who had an older carburetted 15 say the biggest change is cold starts. The injection system sorts out the mixture, so you stop fussing with choke levers and primer pumps. The Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale is not a flashy motor, just an easy one.

Fitting the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale to Different Hulls

Flat bottom hulls take a little more care than vee hulls. A flat bottom boat bounces in chop, so keep the motor mounted a touch higher, and trim the tilt pin so the bow sits level when you run. A vee hull tolerates a lower mounting height. A rigid inflatable sits in between.

Heavy loads need a lower pitch prop. Light boats with two people can use a higher pitch. Tell us your hull type and typical load, and we will give a prop suggestion when you order your Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale.

Breaking In the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale

Follow the owner’s manual for the break-in. In plain terms, vary the throttle for the first hours, keep away from long runs at full power, and change the engine oil at the first service. Treat the motor gently while it beds in. A careful start pays back as lower oil use and smoother running for years.

Maintenance Made Simple

• Flush with fresh water after use, using the flushing port.
• Change engine oil and filter once a year or at the hours in the manual.
• Change gear oil every season. Milky oil means water has entered.
• Replace the impeller every two or three seasons.
• Check the anode and replace it when it is half gone.
• Replace the fuel filter, keep fuel fresh and check the primer bulb for cracks.
• Inspect plugs and grease the clamp screws and tilt pin.

Warnings for low oil pressure and overheating protect the engine. The rev limiter guards against over speed if the prop leaves the water.

Cost of Ownership

A manual start motor has fewer parts to wear. Fuel burn depends on the boat, the load, the prop and your throttle hand, so we will not make up numbers. What the owners tell us is that the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale sips fuel when run sensibly, and they spend their money on oil, plugs and an impeller, not on starter parts. Spares are easy to find in most countries.

Salt Water Use

The motor is saltwater rated with a multi-layer finish. Flush it after every salt outing, rinse the cowl, and keep the clamp screws greased. Tilt it out of the water between uses where the boat sits afloat.

Storage

For a long layup, run it on stabilised fuel, flush, change the oil and store upright in a dry place. With no battery, there is nothing to charge or disconnect, which makes the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale easy to leave alone for months.

Common Problems and Fixes

Cord feels locked. Check the shift is in neutral and the lanyard is clipped on.

Starts and stalls. Look for a closed tank vent, a pinched fuel line or water in the filter.

Will not reach full revs. Check the prop pitch and mounting height.

Weak tell-tale stream. Clear the outlet with a thin wire, then check the impeller.

What Ships in the Box

• Suzuki DF15AS2 outboard
• Portable fuel tank and line as listed by Suzuki
• Factory propeller
• Owner’s manual and warranty paperwork

The optional charging coil and any extras depend on stock. Ask before you order.

Warranty

Suzuki factory warranty papers come with the motor. The length and terms depend on your country and how the motor is used, so ask us about your region before you order.

Shipping Worldwide

We pack the motor in its carton and book freight to your port, airport or door. You get a written quote before you pay, tracking after dispatch and the export papers. If you use your own forwarder, we hand it over to them.

Buying the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale From Us

Everything we sell is new, and the price is shown on this page. We confirm stock, model code and shaft length when you order. Our refund and return policy and terms and conditions are on the site. See what other buyers say on our reviews page, read about us, or use the contact page.

More Suzuki Outboards

• All 15 HP Suzuki outboards
• Suzuki DF15AS5
• Suzuki DF15ASW2
• Suzuki DF20AS2, 20 HP
• All Suzuki outboards
• The full shop

Our blog has more on rigging and care. Suzuki’s worldwide site at globalsuzuki.com shows the marine range.

FAQ: Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale new?

Yes, new in the factory carton with Suzuki paperwork.

Does the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale have electric start?

No. It is manual start with a decompression release.

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale?

15 inch, the S short shaft.

How heavy is the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale?

97 lb as listed for this model.

Does the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale charge a battery?

Only with the optional 12 V, 80 W, 6 amp alternator.

Is the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale fuel injected?

Yes, electronic fuel injection, 327 cc, two cylinders.

Do you ship the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale to my country?

Yes, worldwide, with a quote before payment.

Final Word

If you want a light, honest, fuel injected 15 with nothing to go flat, the Suzuki DF15AS2 for sale is the one to pick. Order it today, or send us your boat details first and we will check the fit.