Suzuki 6 HP DF6ASW5 Outboard Motor

Description

You are looking at the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale: a new white 6 horsepower four stroke outboard with a 15 inch short shaft, a tiller handle and a pull cord. It is boxed and unused, the price is on this page, and it ships to buyers all over the world with a delivery quote first.

This one suits people who buy more than a single motor. Resorts, dive centres, fishing lodges, sailing schools, boat clubs and yacht owners with a fleet of tenders all like a white 6 HP that is light, plain and easy to fix. The Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale does that job, and we are happy to quote for several units at once.

The page covers the specs, how this model differs from the other 6 HP Suzukis we list, how it works on a busy tender, what to do about maintenance across a few motors, and shipping. If you want only one motor for your own boat, everything here applies to you too.

Which 6 HP Suzuki Is Which?

All five share the same 138 cc single cylinder engine. The choices are shaft length, cowl colour and production series. That makes the decision easy. Measure the transom for the shaft, pick the colour you like, and tell us if you prefer a series.

Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale: Specifications

Check the paperwork in the carton for the final figures. Suzuki lists its small motors together on the official 2.5 to 30 HP outboard page if you want to compare them.

Decoding DF6ASW5

DF is Suzuki four stroke. 6 is the horsepower. A is the small motor generation. S is a 15 inch shaft. W is the white cowl. 5 is the production series. No E, so you pull to start. No H or T, so you steer with the tiller and tilt by hand.

Why Fleets Choose the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale

Same parts across the fleet

If every tender has the same motor, one set of spares serves them all. One spark plug, one impeller, one gear oil. Staff learn a single starting routine and a single set of faults.

No electrics to fail

There is no battery, no harness and no electronic module. When a guest pulls the cord at six in the morning, the motor either fires or tells you why with a simple fault, usually fuel.

One person can move it

At about 52 lb the motor goes on and off a boat without a hoist. For lodges and boat clubs that matters, because staff come and go.

White shows damage and dirt

A white cowl shows salt crust, oil and cracks at a glance. Some operators like that, as it makes a dirty motor obvious during the morning check.

Suitable Boats

The short shaft fits transoms of about 15 inches. Think inflatables, RIB tenders, small aluminium boats, rental dinghies and light skiffs. A boat of 9 to 13 feet with a couple of people aboard is the sweet spot. Check the maximum power on the boat’s plate. If any of your boats have taller transoms, take the long shaft Suzuki DF6AL5 for those instead.

Driving One Hard: What Guests Do to Motors

Anyone who rents boats knows the list. Guests start the motor with the gear in forward. They run it in a few inches of water. They forget the lanyard. They tilt it up with the engine running. They leave the fuel tap on and the tank vent shut.

The Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale has a few features that help. The shift lever is large and clear. The throttle has a tension control so it does not creep. The lanyard switch stops the motor if the helmsman falls. An over-rev limiter protects the engine if the prop leaves the water. None of this makes it guest-proof, but it helps.

A short briefing at the dock does the rest. Show every guest the choke, the lanyard, the tilt pin and how to steer by tiller. Two minutes saves a damaged prop.

Setting Up a Dive Boat or Lodge Tender With the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale

Dive operators use small tenders to shuttle people and kit between the jetty and a larger boat. Loads are heavy and stops are frequent, so the motor starts and stops dozens of times a day. A single cylinder four stroke copes with that if you let it warm for a moment, and if you never rev it hard while cold.

Weight distribution decides more than power. Keep tanks and weights low and central, and seat people so the bow does not lift. The Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale will move a loaded tender at a steady walking-plus pace, which is what most short shuttles need.

Rinse the motor with fresh water after every day of work. Salt, sunscreen and wetsuit residue collect on the cowl and the clamp screws. A bucket of fresh water and a soft brush is enough.

Sailing Schools and Boat Clubs

Safety boats for sailing instruction need a motor that starts first time in a hurry. Reliability matters more than speed, and a light motor is easy for an instructor to handle alone. The Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale sits in that role well. Keep the kill cord attached to the helmsman, and practise recovering a person from the water with the engine off.

Boat clubs that share motors among members should keep a laminated card with the starting routine and the fuel rules fixed to the boat. It cuts the number of phone calls on a Sunday morning.

Yacht Tenders and Cruising Dinghies

Owners of cruising yachts often choose white outboards to match the tender and the topsides. It is cooler in the sun and looks tidy on a pushpit bracket. The motor lifts off by hand or on a halyard, and the three storage positions let you stow it in a locker without leaking.

If you cross an ocean, carry a spare plug, a spare prop, an impeller kit, gear oil and a service manual. The motor has few parts that can fail, and all of them are simple.

Theft and Security

Outboards are stolen all over the world. Lock the motor to the transom with a purpose-made lock or a chain through the clamp. Write down the serial number and keep a photo. Take the motor ashore when you can. If it is stolen, the serial number and the invoice are what the police and your insurer will ask for. We provide an invoice with every order.

Planning Spares for Several Motors

If you run a fleet, stock the parts that wear. For every three or four Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale motors, keep spare propellers, a few spark plugs, a couple of impeller kits, a litre of gear oil and some engine oil. Add fuel hose and clamps. Most breakdowns on small fleets are one of these items.

A spare complete motor is also worth thinking about. When a hire boat comes in with a damaged gearcase on a busy weekend, swapping the whole motor in ten minutes saves the day, and you repair the other one at leisure.

Training Staff and Customers

Write a simple card: fuel tap open, vent open, choke on if cold, gear in neutral, lanyard in, pull. Then: choke off, check the water stream, gear in, throttle on. At the end: throttle off, gear to neutral, fuel tap closed, tilt up. Staff pick it up in minutes, and the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale rewards a consistent routine.

Running Costs Across a Fleet

We do not give fuel burn numbers, because the boats, the loads and the drivers vary too much. What matters to a fleet is that each motor needs only plain gasoline and a small amount of oil, and a yearly service. The parts are standard and cheap, and a trained member of staff can do the work.

Keep a record of each motor’s hours or days in use. When a motor starts to cost more in repairs than it is worth, you will see it in the log, and you can plan its replacement rather than being surprised.

Environmental Notes

A four stroke burns cleaner than the two stroke motors it replaces, with no oil mixed into the fuel and less visible smoke. For lodges and parks on sensitive water, that is a real advantage. Keep drip trays under stored motors, take care when refuelling and never wash oily parts over the water.

Maintenance Across Several Motors

Set up a simple log. One page per motor with the serial number, the date of the last oil change, the gear oil change, the impeller and the plug. Check it every month.

• After every outing: rinse, check the prop, check the tell-tale stream.
• Monthly: oil level, fuel hose, clamps, cord.
• Yearly: engine oil, gear oil, plug, anode, fuel filter.
• Every two or three seasons: impeller and a valve clearance check.

Do it on a fixed day in the quiet season. A fleet that is serviced together stays ready together.

How the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale Behaves in Use

It starts with a few smooth pulls once fuel reaches the carburetor. It idles quietly, so guests can talk at the dock. Under power in a tender it makes steady, predictable thrust, and it turns up to 90 degrees each way, which helps in a crowded marina.

Do not expect a plane on every boat. A loaded rental dinghy stays in displacement mode, and the motor pushes it at a sensible speed. That is a feature in many places, as slow boats are safer and kinder to the shoreline.

Rigging a Tender With the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale

Clamp it to the centre of the transom. Tighten both screws by hand and recheck after the first trip. Tie a safety line. Set the height so the cavitation plate runs level with the hull. Choose the tilt pin hole that leaves the shaft upright when loaded.

For a boat that is moored out, a locking device protects against theft. Use a motor lock or a cable through the clamp. Remove the fuel tank when the boat is not in use.

Fuel Supply

The built-in tank is small, about a quarter gallon, good for roughly 45 minutes at full throttle by Suzuki’s figure. For hire boats, connect a portable tank to the external connection standard on the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale. A tank of 3 gallons is the usual size. Tanks and lines are bought separately.

Put the fuel in clearly marked cans and teach staff to fill the tank, not the motor. Never refuel a hot motor, and keep cans out of the sun.

Choosing a Propeller

The standard 3-blade aluminium propeller is a safe choice. A spare on each boat is cheap insurance, as props meet rocks and moorings. The target is to reach the 4,750 to 5,750 rpm range at full throttle with a normal load. Suzuki’s genuine parts and accessories catalogue lists props and service items.

Break-in

Moderate, varied throttle for the first hours, then an early oil change as the manual describes. For a hire boat, brief the first few renters to avoid long full throttle runs, or run the break-in yourself before it goes out.

Looking After the White Finish

Wash with fresh water and mild soap. Wax the cowl once or twice a year. Avoid harsh solvents. Salt crust and oil show up quickly on the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale, which makes cleaning easy.

Storage and Off-Season

Close the fuel tap and run the carburetor dry. Change the oil, and store the motor upright or on a side marked for storage. Cover it and keep it out of the damp. For hire fleets that close for winter, run each motor for a few minutes in a barrel or tank before putting them away.

Common Faults

Will not start. Lanyard, fuel tap, tank vent, choke.

Starts then stops. Old fuel or a blocked filter.

No tell-tale. Debris in the outlet or a worn impeller.

Poor speed. Damaged prop, fouled hull or too much weight.

Oil leak. Motor laid on the wrong side. Wipe and check the level.

The DF6ASW5 Against the 4 HP and 9.9 HP

The Suzuki DF4AS5 is lighter and cheaper but has less power. The Suzuki DF9.9BS5 is stronger and heavier, and it costs more to buy and run. For general tender work the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale is a good compromise. For boats that must plane with a few people, step up.

Quoting Several Motors

If you need more than one, write to us with the models and the delivery country. We quote the lot together, plan the freight as one consignment where possible and send export documents to match. Mixed orders of long and short shaft, black and white, are no problem.

Hot Water, Cold Mornings and Busy Seasons

In hot climates, check the cooling stream often and flush the motor daily, because warm silty water wears the impeller. In cold weather, use the choke, let the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale idle for a minute and keep the fuel fresh. Busy seasons need a daily walk-round: prop, clamps, fuel hose, oil level. It takes thirty seconds a motor.

Handling the Motor Safely

Lift with the carrying handle, keep the motor upright, bend your knees and let the stronger person take the weight on a dock. Never lift by the tiller or the cowl. Tilt the motor up and use the lock pin when trailering or when the boat is on a mooring. A motor left in the down position over a sandbar will strike the bottom.

What to Do If the Motor Goes Overboard

Mark the spot, recover it quickly and do not pull the cord. Drain the water from the cylinder by removing the plug and turning the engine over gently. Flush with fresh water if it went into salt. Change the engine oil and gear oil, dry the ignition parts, and have a mechanic check it before running. Speed matters because corrosion starts within hours, so the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale stands a good chance if treated fast.

Choosing the Right Spares Kit

Buy genuine parts where you can. Genuine impellers, plugs and gaskets fit properly and keep the warranty clean. Keep a small kit on each boat that includes a plug, a prop with nut, and a tool to fit them. Keep a bigger kit at base with impellers, gear oil and gaskets. That arrangement keeps the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale working with minimal downtime.

A Note on Warranty

The Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale carries Suzuki factory warranty paperwork. Terms depend on your region and how the motor is used, and commercial use can change what is covered. Ask us what applies in your country before you order, especially if the motors will be rented out.

Why Order the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale From a Dealer Who Ships Worldwide

Small motors are often bought on impulse and shipped in a rush. We prefer to check the transom, the load and the destination first. That avoids wrong shafts, missing extras and surprises at customs. You get a person who answers, not a form.

Delivery Worldwide

Each motor ships in its factory carton. We book freight to your port, airport or door. You receive a written delivery quote before you pay, then tracking and customs paperwork. If you use your own freight forwarder, we hand the motors over to them.

What Is Included

• Suzuki DF6ASW5 outboard with propeller
• Owner’s manual
• Warranty documents for your region

Tanks, hoses and spare props are separate. Ask us what we can add.

Before You Order the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale

• Measure each transom.
• Check the power rating on every boat.
• Decide on fuel tanks and spare props.
• Tell us the delivery country.

Buying the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale From Us

Everything we sell is new, with the price on the page and a delivery quote before payment. Read the refund and return policy and terms and conditions. See customer comments on the reviews page, find out about us or contact us.

Our blog has care guides, and Suzuki’s global marine site shows the range around the world.

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• Suzuki DF6AL2, long shaft
• Suzuki DF6AL5, long shaft
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• Suzuki DF15AS5, 15 HP
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FAQ: Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale new?

Yes. New and boxed.

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale?

15 inch, short shaft.

What colour is the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale?

White.

Is the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale electric start?

No. Pull start with a tiller.

How heavy is the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale?

About 52 lb, or 24 kg.

Can I order several Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale units?

Yes. Write to us for a combined quote.

Do you ship the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale worldwide?

Yes. We quote delivery before you pay.

Final Word

For a plain, light white 6 HP that suits a tender, a rental boat or a fleet, the Suzuki DF6ASW5 for sale is an easy choice. Order from this page, or send your details for a quote.