Outboard Query ( Distracted moment )

[Karnic]

Hi All.

Yesterday went into the marina and by a moment of distraction ( loading fishing gear , fuel etc ) had my suzuki DF115A tilted full out of the water, and by accident i started motor out of water. As soon as i heard not the usual noise ( motor was out of water ) i turned key off so i assume it was on for only 5 seconds or 10 seconds maximum. I know its not a good thing but Do you think i made some form of damage to the motor, or i compromised the impeller? Will change impeller next season. Motor was in neutral, maximum 10 seconds.

[STxFishing]

I don't think so. Unless engine has not been run on water in a long time, it's possible the impeller blades were damaged but I doubt it. Do you have a water pressure gauge? Put it back in the water and fire it up, make sure it's peeing and you should be good. Keep eye on gauge if you have one.

[tsturm]

Hi All.

Yesterday went into the marina and by a moment of distraction ( loading fishing gear , fuel etc ) had my suzuki DF115A tilted full out of the water, and by accident i started motor out of water. As soon as i heard not the usual noise ( motor was out of water ) i turned key off so i assume it was on for only 5 seconds or 10 seconds maximum. I know its not a good thing but Do you think i made some form of damage to the motor, or i compromised the impeller? Will change impeller next season. Motor was in neutral, maximum 10 seconds.

Loud ain't it. 10-15 seconds will not hurt anything.