Well... my original question is addressed in #3, At least we know
there IS and indicator at all times of impeller operation. That's
good.
But now I have a new question brought on by #2. I don't think I've
ever tried to put any motor in gear at 1800 rpm. Are the backs of
your boat seats equipped with head rests? Seems like whiplash may be a
problem ;-)
Seriously though, stay in touch. I'm interested to know how it all
works out over time.

Rick ---- still think you did better than the Briggs & Stratton

On Fri, 23 May 08, Jay wrote:
I've talked to several Suzuki mechanics and to Customer Service at
USA
Suzuki Marine and here are "answers" (i.e. "information") I received.

1--The amount of water squirting out of the pilot (pee) hole is
determined by the rpms of the motor; the faster the motor revs, the
bigger the stream.

2--The idle setting on the motor is 1800 rpm (which seemed quite
peppy
to me) but is needed to be that fast to keep the impeller pumping
water at idle/low speed.


3--At some speeds, there will not be a "stream" of water but only a
"mist" that one can feel by putting one's hand in front of the pilot
"pee" hole.


4--The manual still sucks.


5--There was a recall issued by Suzuki for certain motors within a
serial number range for a defective cooling system. My motor was not
in that group.


And now for what REALLY ****ED ME OFF! I've owned Suzuki motorcycles
and ATVs and have always liked the quality and style of products made
in Japan; however, in looking at the motor plate today I saw the words
MADE IN THAILAND stamped therein. GRRRRRRRRR...even our outsourcees
are now outsourcing. Where will it all end?

-Jay
(Who may be reliving dreams about that 5HP air-cooled Briggs &
Stratton outboard he passed up for $699 although it was probably made
in Bangladesh, Nigeria or high in the mountains of Nepal..lol)