SUZUKI 15 HP DF15ASW2 OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

Here is the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale, a new 15 horsepower fuel injected four stroke in a white cowl, with a 15 inch short shaft, tiller steering and a pull cord start. It comes in the factory carton, the price is on this page, and we ship it worldwide with a delivery quote you see before you pay.

White is the whole point of this listing. Boat owners with light coloured hulls, rental operators who want uniform fleets and anyone who prefers the cleaner look ask us for it by name. Under the cowl it is the same proven 327 cc twin as the black motor, so you give up nothing in the engine and pay a little extra for the paint.

This page covers the specifications, the model code, the reasons people pick the white finish, rigging and propping, the optional charging coil, running costs and a long list of practical advice. It also links to the other 15 horsepower models, in case one of them fits your boat better.

The Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale at a Glance

• 15 horsepower, 327 cc, two cylinder four stroke with electronic fuel injection
• 15 inch short shaft and tiller steering
• Manual pull start with a decompression release
• White cowl
• 97 lb as listed
• Shipped worldwide, new in the carton

If that is what you need, you can stop reading and contact us. If you want the detail, carry on.

Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale: Specifications

The carton paperwork is the final word on figures. Suzuki’s 2.5 to 30 HP outboard page shows the whole portable range if you want to compare.

What the W Means on the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale

DF is Suzuki’s four stroke line. 15 is the horsepower. A is the fuel injected generation, S is the 15 inch short shaft, and the 2 is the production series. The W is the colour code and it stands for white. With no E in the code, there is no electric start, so this is a pull start motor.

The black twin is the DF15AS2. The later series 5 motors are the DF15AS5 in black. If you want a button start and a white cowl, ask us what is in stock before you order.

Why People Choose the White Finish

Reasons are practical more often than people think.

Matching a light hull

A white motor on a white or light grey inflatable or aluminium boat looks like part of the boat, not an add-on. Many owners care about this, and there is nothing wrong with it.

Fleet uniformity

Rental and charter operators like a single look across the fleet. Ordering the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale in a batch gives matching motors that are easy to spot as company property.

Sun and heat

Dark paint absorbs more heat in strong sun than light paint. A white cowl stays a bit cooler to the touch on a hot day. That does not change how the engine runs, but it is nicer when you lift the cowl or grab the handle.

Visibility

A pale motor is easier to see at the stern in poor light, which some skippers value on a shared dock or a mooring field.

Who Should Skip the White One

If you do not care about colour, the black DF15AS2 costs less. If you want a button start, look at the DF15AES2. If your transom is tall, you need the long shaft DF15AEL2. We would rather tell you now than see you return a motor.

Boats That Suit the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale

The short shaft and 97 lb weight make it a match for medium and larger jon boats, small aluminium skiffs, inflatables and tenders. Check the transom height first: you want about 15 inches from the top of the transom to the bottom of the hull. Check the boat plate for the horsepower rating, too.

On a 12 to 14 foot aluminium boat with two people, 15 horsepower gives good planing performance. On a mid sized inflatable, it gives enough push for a family and gear. On a camp boat that stays out for months, white paint also shows salt marks and dirt sooner, which reminds you to rinse it.

Starting a Pull Start Motor Without Fuss

Put the lever in neutral and clip on the lanyard. Squeeze the primer bulb until it is firm. Pull the cord slowly until you feel resistance, then give it a smooth, long pull. The decompression release keeps the effort down. After a couple of pulls the injection system sorts the mixture, so there is no choke.

Guide the rope home each time. Letting it snap back wears the handle and the recoil spring. Carry a spare length of starter cord in the boat. It weighs almost nothing and could save your day.

About the Optional Charging Coil

The spec lists a 12 volt, 80 watt, 6 amp alternator as optional on the manual start motors. A base motor does not charge a battery at all. If you want to run a small sounder or a navigation light from a battery and keep it topped up, ask us about the coil before the motor ships. If you run nothing electrical, you will never miss it.

Rigging the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale

Clamp it on the centreline of the transom, tighten the screws evenly, and fit the safety chain. Set the height so the anti-ventilation plate is level with the hull bottom, then test and adjust. Connect the fuel line from the portable tank, squeeze the bulb, and check for leaks at every joint.

Attach the stop lanyard to your clothing. If you leave the helm, the motor stops. That small cord has saved many boaters from circling boats and injuries.

Choosing a Propeller

The stock prop is a 3 blade aluminium 9.25 by 10.0. The target at full throttle is somewhere in the 5,000 to 6,000 rpm band. Over that, add pitch. Under it, drop pitch. Heavy loads want a lower pitch and light loads can take more.

Tell us the boat and the typical load and we will suggest a size for the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale. Genuine props and parts are listed on Suzuki’s genuine parts and accessories page.

Keeping a White Motor Looking White

Light paint shows dirt, so a little routine care helps. Rinse the cowl with fresh water after salt use. Wash off algae and grime with mild soap and a soft cloth, never a harsh solvent. Avoid abrasive pads, which scratch the finish and give dirt something to grip. A coat of marine wax once or twice a season keeps UV from dulling the surface.

If you scratch the cowl on a dock, touch it up early. Bare plastic and metal weather faster than painted surfaces. Store the motor under a cover or indoors when it is not in use, and sunlight will not yellow the cowl.

The Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale Against Its Neighbours

• The DF15AS2 is the black version, a little cheaper.
• The DF15ASW5 is the white motor from the later production series.
• The DF20ASW2 is a white 20 HP manual start for boats rated for more power.
• The DF9.9BTHLW2 is a white 9.9 HP tiller motor with power tilt for smaller boats.

Each motor has a place, and the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale is the right answer for owners who want the 15, a short shaft, simple starting and a white finish.

Using the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale in a Rental or Charter Fleet

Operators who run small boats for guests need motors that anyone can use and that survive careless handling. A pull start motor suits that job, because there is no battery to go flat between customers. The decompression release keeps the cord light for people who have never started an outboard.

Spend a few minutes briefing each renter. Show them the lanyard, the shift lever, the twist grip and the fuel line. Tell them what the tell-tale stream looks like. A short briefing prevents most of the damage we see in fleet motors, such as hitting rocks with the gearcase and running the engine in shallow mud.

Standardising on the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale also simplifies parts. One prop size, one impeller, one set of plugs and one service routine across the fleet. Staff learn the motor once and apply it everywhere. If you want to order several, tell us the number and the destination, and we will quote the freight together.

Handling a Light Motor in Rough Water

A small 15 on a short transom will feel every wave. In chop, slow down before the boat starts to pound, and shift your weight slightly forward. Keep the motor trimmed so the boat sits level, not bow high. If the prop blows out in a turn, the mounting height is too high or the trim pin is in the wrong hole.

Do not ask the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale to do the job of a larger motor. Fifteen horsepower is for small boats in sensible conditions. Respect the boat plate, wear a life jacket and check the forecast.

Fuel Quality Around the World

We ship to places where fuel varies a great deal. The motor uses 87 octane unleaded, as listed. In regions where petrol quality is uncertain, fit a water separating filter and carry a spare. Buy fuel from busy stations, keep your cans clean and sealed, and never use fuel that has sat for months. Electronic injection copes well with ordinary fuel, but it does not like water or dirt.

Setting Up a New Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale

Open the carton and check everything against the packing list. Look over the cowl, the tiller and the prop for shipping marks, and report anything odd to us at once with photos. Fill the portable tank with fresh unleaded fuel and attach the line. Check the engine oil level with the dipstick before the first start.

Put the motor on the boat or in a tank of water. The pump needs water as soon as the engine runs, and even a short dry run can damage the impeller. Squeeze the bulb, clip the lanyard, pull the cord and let it idle. Look for a steady stream from the tell-tale outlet. Shift into forward and reverse a few times at the dock and listen for odd noises.

Then take it for a gentle first run under the break-in rules. By the end of the first hour you will know how it feels, and you can adjust the height and the tilt pin until the boat runs level.

Lifting, Carrying and Mounting

At 97 lb the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale is the lightest 15 on this list, though it is still heavy for one person on a dock. Use the carrying handle and a second pair of hands. Keep the motor upright. Do not lay it on its side with oil in the crankcase, and never rest the cowl on a hard surface.

When you mount it on the transom, support the motor from below until both clamp screws are tight. Then check them again after the first run, because vibration and a new transom surface can loosen them. Fit the safety chain or cable if your boat has an attachment point. A motor that drops off a transom is lost in seconds.

Tiller, Throttle and Shift Controls

The tiller carries the twist grip throttle with a tension control, which keeps the setting steady on a long run. The steering friction control lets you set the tiller to stay where you left it. The shift lever sits on the front of the cowl, so you reach it without twisting.

The start-in-gear lockout prevents the motor from starting unless the lever is in neutral. That is the control that prevents the accident every dock has seen at least once. Practise the controls in an open space before you head for a crowded ramp.

Matching the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale to Your Boat Plate

Every small boat carries a plate showing the maximum horsepower and sometimes the maximum engine weight. Read it before you buy. If the plate says 15 horsepower, you are fine. If it says 10 or 9.9, a 15 is too much and it can void insurance and risk safety. If there is no plate, ask the builder or measure and compare with similar hulls.

Also consider the transom strength. A 97 lb motor puts load on a thin aluminium transom. A transom that flexes when you push on the top needs a stiffening plate or a bracket. If you are unsure, send us photos and we will tell you what we see.

Why Owners Pick the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale Again

Many of our buyers come back. The engine starts, runs quietly and asks for little. The white finish gets compliments on the dock. A new twin for a modest price on a simple boat is a fair deal. People who keep this motor for ten years often say the main thing they did was flush it and change the oil.

If you have a question about the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale that is not on this page, ask us. We answer with what we know, and if we do not know, we say so.

Breaking In a New Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale

Check the manual for the exact schedule. In short, vary the throttle for the first hours, avoid long full throttle runs, and change the engine oil at the first service. Be patient with it early on. Piston rings seat best under varied loads, not under a steady drone.

Maintenance Schedule

• Flush with fresh water after every trip.
• Change engine oil and filter yearly or at the hours in the manual.
• Change gear oil each season and check for milky oil.
• Replace the impeller every two or three seasons.
• Check the anode and replace it when it is half gone.
• Replace the fuel filter and use fresh fuel.
• Check plugs and grease the clamp screws and tilt pin.

The motor warns of low oil pressure and overheating. The rev limiter guards against over speed if the prop lifts out of the water.

Running Costs

Fuel burn depends on your hull, load, prop and throttle, so we do not invent figures. Owners tell us the injected twin is thrifty at part throttle and starts without fuss after the boat has sat. Over the years, the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale costs you oil, plugs, an impeller and fuel. There is no starter motor or solenoid to replace.

Salt Water and Storage

Rated for salt water, with a multi-layer finish. Flush after every salt trip, rinse the cowl, and grease the clamp screws. For a long layup, run it on stabilised fuel, flush it, change the oil and store it upright. With no battery to disconnect, the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale is easy to leave alone.

Troubleshooting

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

Starts and stalls. Open the tank vent, check the fuel line and look for water in the filter.

Low top speed. Check prop pitch and motor height.

Weak tell-tale stream. Clear the outlet with thin wire and check the impeller.

What Ships With It

• Suzuki DF15ASW2 outboard in white
• Portable fuel tank and line as listed by Suzuki
• Factory propeller
• Owner’s manual and warranty paperwork

Extras depend on stock, so ask before you order.

Warranty and Paperwork

Suzuki factory warranty papers come with the motor. Terms depend on your country and the way the motor is used. 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 see a written quote before you pay. You get tracking after dispatch and export papers. If you use your own forwarder, we hand the carton to them.

Buying the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale From Us

The motor is new and the price is on this page. We confirm stock, model code and shaft length with you at order. Read our refund and return policy and terms and conditions. See the reviews page, learn about us, or write via the contact page.

More Suzuki Outboards

• All 15 HP Suzuki outboards
• Suzuki DF15ASW5, white
• Suzuki DF20ASW2, white 20 HP
• All Suzuki outboards
• The full shop

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

FAQ: Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale new?

Yes, new in the factory carton with Suzuki paperwork.

What colour is the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale?

White. The W in the code stands for white.

Does the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale have electric start?

No. It is pull start with a decompression release.

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale?

15 inch, the S short shaft.

How heavy is the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale?

97 lb as listed for this model.

Do you ship the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale to my country?

Yes, worldwide, with a quote before payment.

Final Word

A light, simple, injected 15 in a clean white finish, that is the Suzuki DF15ASW2 for sale. Order it today, or send us your boat details first and we will check the fit.