Suzuki 15 HP DF15AS2 Outboard Motor

Suzuki drops the electric starter from this 15 HP model, the DF15AS2, in favor of a manual pull cord alone, paired with a short shaft and tiller steering, built for boaters who'd rather skip the battery altogether. Who this fits Anyone wanting the lightest possible setup in Suzuki's 15 HP line, without wiring in a battery or charging system, is the target buyer here. A decompression release eases the pull-start effort, standing in for the missing electric motor. Under the cowling Displacement holds at 327 cc across two cylinders, with digital CDI handling ignition timing and an 80-watt alternator sized for light loads rather than heavy charging duty. The propeller spins at 9.25 inches across, pitched to 10.0 inches, fed by a 3.1-gallon tank and its attached hose. Common questions Can electronics still draw power from this engine? The smaller alternator handles light loads, but it isn't built for heavy charging duty. Is pull-starting hard on a 15 HP engine? The built-in decompression release keeps the effort reasonable, even without an electric assist. A tool kit and owner's manual come in the box, and this one carries Suzuki's standard 3-year coverage. Choosing this over an electric-start sibling mostly comes down to whether you want to wire in a battery at all, since the running engine itself performs the same either way. Specifications Model DF15AS2 Model Year No SKU DF15AS2-17 Weight 97.0000 Manufacturer Suzuki Country of Manufacture Thailand Horsepower 15hp Shaft Length 15″ (Short) Steering Tiller Starting Manual Trim & Tilt Manual Fuel Delivery EFI Fuel Tank External Cylinder(s) 2 Displacement 327 cc (20.0 cubic inches) Bore and Stroke 60.4 x 57 mm (2.38 x 2.24 inches) Full Throttle RPM Range 5000-6000 RPM Ignition System Digital CDI Induction Scavenging SOHC Valves per Cylinder 2 Fuel Type Unleaded Gasoline (87 octane) Fuel Tank / Fuel Line INCLUDED: 3.1 Gallon Fuel Tank and Fuel Line Oil Type SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 Oil Capacity 33.8 fl oz. (1000 mL) Lubrication Wet Sump; Trochoid Type Cam-Driven Oil Pump Alternator 12V 80W 6A Cooling System Water-Cooled Saltwater Rated YES Gear Ratio 2.08:1 Gear Shift Forward-Neutral-Reverse (front-mounted lever) Propeller 3-Blade Aluminum 9.25″ Dia x 10.0″ Pitch Internal Battery No