Suzuki 9.9 HP DF9.9BEL Outboard Motor

Suzuki's 9.9 HP DF9.9BEL pairs a 20-inch long shaft with tiller steering, electric start and manual trim and tilt.

Starting and backup

Electric start handles normal use, and like Suzuki's smaller portables, this motor keeps a manual pull cord through the cowling as a backup if the battery ever runs down. The twin-cylinder, 327 cc engine runs on electronic fuel injection rather than a carburetor, metering fuel through a digital CDI system.

What ships with it

• A 3.1-gallon fuel tank and its own fuel line
• An aluminum propeller sized for this engine
• A basic tool kit and the owner's manual

Suzuki's 3-year warranty covers the engine as sold, and routine upkeep is limited to the checks covered in that owner's manual.

Handling at the transom

A twist-grip throttle with tension control sits on the tiller, and the gear shift lever mounts at the front for easy reach while steering. The motor runs a quiet through-the-prop exhaust and carries multi-layer corrosion protection for salt water use, which matters for anyone keeping the boat moored in a coastal slip.

Does it need a battery to run the fuel injection? No, but the electric starter still needs one to crank the engine. How do you start it if the battery is down? Use the manual pull cord through the cowling, no tools required.

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