How to Remove Thermostat Suzuki DF 200, 225, 250 HP

How to remove thermostat on 2004 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Suzuki DF200 DF225, DF350 four-stroke outboard 200hp, 225hp, 250 horsepower engines.

This video provides factory instructions on how to remove, inspect and install the thermostat on your Suzuki outboard motor. It includes removing the ring gear cover and air intake silencer case, the bolts and thermostat cover.

Inspection procedures are also provided and remind you to replace a thermostat if salt deposits, wear, damage or corrosion is found on the thermostat. Instructions are given in the event you want to check thermostat operation, which basically involves placing the thermostat in a container of water and raising the temperature to the specified value to check if the thermostat valve opens. The thermostat operating temperature specification is listed in the video. Installation instructions are provide, with pictures, and bolt torque specifications.

Can you run a Suzuki outboard without a thermostat? Where is the thermostat located? Can you clean and reuse a thermostat and what are the symptoms of a bad unit? Follow the manual instructions.