Suzuki 15 HP DF15ATHL Outboard Motor

Suzuki's DF15ATHL adds power tilt to its fuel-injected 15 HP engine, replacing the manual trim lever used elsewhere in this range, while keeping the long shaft, electric start, and tiller steering of its closest sibling. What makes this version different Raising and lowering by switch rather than by hand matters most when the engine gets tilted often, and the mechanism here locks across four positions with a pin. A different propeller comes with this trim level too: four blades in a high-thrust pattern, 10 inches across with 5.0 inches of pitch, instead of the usual 3-blade design. Under the cowling The shared 327 cc twin times its spark with digital CDI and runs a 2.08-to-1 gear ratio, drawing fuel from a 3.1-gallon tank through its own hose. A tool kit and manual are tucked in alongside. Common questions Why a 4-blade propeller on this model? It's a high-thrust design matched to the power-tilt trim for pushing heavier loads rather than top speed. What does power tilt change from a manual lever? It raises and lowers the motor with a switch instead of by hand. Suzuki's 3-year warranty applies here, the same term carried across the rest of the 15 HP range. Because the tilt switch and high-thrust prop both add a little bulk, expect this version to feel marginally heavier on the transom than the base electric-start model. Specifications Model DF15ATHL Model Year No SKU DF15ATHL-17 Weight 123.0000 Manufacturer Suzuki Country of Manufacture Thailand Horsepower 15hp Shaft Length 20″ (Long) Steering Tiller Starting Electric Trim & Tilt Power Tilt 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 145W 12A Cooling System Water-Cooled Saltwater Rated YES Gear Ratio 2.08:1 Gear Shift Forward-Neutral-Reverse (front-mounted lever) Propeller 4-Blade Aluminum 10″ Dia x 5.0″ Pitch Internal Battery No