Suzuki 15 HP DF15AES2 Outboard Motor

The DF15AES2 shares its fuel-injected 15 HP engine with the DF15AEL but sits on a short shaft rather than long, suited to jon boats, skiffs, and inflatables with a lower transom, and keeps a manual pull cord as backup to its electric starter. What to check before buying Confirm your transom takes the shorter shaft length before ordering; Suzuki also sells this 15 HP block on a taller shaft for different boats. Below the cowling, a 327 cc twin runs on digital CDI timing through a 2.08-to-1 gearbox, turning a propeller 9.25 inches across with a 10.0-inch pitch. Charging and what's packed in Keeping the starting battery topped up is a 145-watt alternator wired in as standard gear. Fuel comes from a 3.1-gallon tank outside the motor, hooked up with its own hose, and the crate also includes a printed manual and a basic tool kit for routine upkeep. Common questions How is this different from the long-shaft DF15AEL? Shaft length is the main change; everything else about the engine carries over. Is there a back-up way to start it? There's a manual pull cord kept in reserve, in case the battery ever runs flat. Suzuki covers this engine under its 3-year warranty, matching the rest of the 15 HP lineup. Shaft length aside, the controls, the throttle feel, and the starting sequence are identical to the long-shaft DF15AEL, so switching between the two later is a non-issue. Specifications Model DF15AES2 Model Year No SKU DF15AES2-17 Weight 106.0000 Manufacturer Suzuki Country of Manufacture Thailand Horsepower 15hp Shaft Length 15″ (Short) Steering Tiller Starting Electric 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 Digital CDI 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 3-Blade Aluminum 9.25″ Dia x 10.0″ Pitch Internal Battery No