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Mercury & Mariner Starter Motors

Starter Motor for Mercury Mariner Suzuki Tohatsu 10HP 15HP 20HP 25HP

SKU: MXST-0067

$415.00
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The HIT52 ST-0067 is a 12-volt aftermarket starter motor designed for selected Mercury, Mariner, Suzuki and Tohatsu outboard engines. Featuring a 9-tooth drive gear and counterclockwise rotation, this permanent magnet direct drive starter provides reliable engine cranking and replaces multiple original starter assemblies. Suitable for selected 2-stroke and 4-stroke outboards, it offers a practical replacement for worn, damaged or faulty electric starter motors.

Key benefits

Key Benefits

  • - 12V electric starter motor
  • - 9-tooth drive gear
  • - Counterclockwise (CCW) rotation
  • - Permanent Magnet Direct Drive (PMDD) design
  • - Compatible with selected 2-stroke and 4-stroke outboards
  • - Replaces multiple OEM starter motor part numbers
  • - Suitable for Mercury, Mariner, Suzuki and Tohatsu applications

Specifications & Dimensions

  • - Part Number: HIT52
  • - Additional Reference: ST-0067
  • - Product Type: Electric Starter Motor
  • - Voltage: 12V DC
  • - Drive Gear: 9 teeth
  • - Rotation: Counterclockwise (CCW)
  • - Starter Design: Permanent Magnet Direct Drive (PMDD)
  • - Motor Type: Hitachi-style replacement

Compatible Outboard Motors

  • Mercury Outboards
  • 4-Stroke – Japanese-built models
  • - Mercury 10HP – selected models from 2009
  • - Mercury 15HP – selected models from 2009
  • - Mercury 20HP – selected models from 2009
  • - Mercury 25HP – selected models from 2006
  • - Mercury 30HP – selected models from 2006
  • 2-Stroke
  • - Mercury 40HP Lightning XR – 3-cylinder, Japanese-built models

Mariner Outboards

  • - Selected Mariner 15HP 4-Stroke
  • - Selected Mariner 20HP 4-Stroke
  • - Selected Mariner 25HP 4-Stroke
  • - Selected Mariner 30HP 4-Stroke
  • Mariner applications require confirmation against the original starter OEM number.

Suzuki Outboards

  • 2-Stroke
  • - Suzuki 20HP – selected models from 1980
  • - Suzuki 25HP – selected models from 1980
  • - Suzuki 30HP – selected models from 1980
  • - Suzuki 40HP – selected models from 1980
  • 4-Stroke
  • - Suzuki DF25A – 2015–2024
  • - Suzuki DF30A – 2015–2024

Tohatsu Outboards

  • 2-Stroke
  • - Tohatsu M40D
  • - Tohatsu M40D2
  • - Tohatsu M50D
  • - Tohatsu M50D2
  • - Tohatsu M60B
  • - Tohatsu M60C
  • - Tohatsu M70B
  • - Tohatsu M70C
  • - Tohatsu MD40
  • - Tohatsu MD50 – 2001–2019
  • - Tohatsu MD70 – 2003–2010
  • - Tohatsu MD90 – 2001–2010
  • 4-Stroke
  • - Tohatsu MFS9.9 – from 2000
  • - Tohatsu MFS15 – from 2000
  • - Tohatsu MFS18 – 2001–2008
  • - Tohatsu MFS20 – from 2008
  • - Tohatsu MFS25 – from 2002
  • - Tohatsu MFS30 – from 2002
  • These are catalogue application ranges, not blanket fitment guarantees. Check engine serial numbers, especially for later production years.

Cross-Reference / Replacement Part Numbers

  • Mercury / Mariner OEM
  • - 8M0188334
  • - 8M0147039
  • - 50-853805T03
  • - 853805T03
  • Suzuki OEM
  • - 31100-94400
  • - 31100-94401
  • - 31100-94402
  • - 31100-96310
  • - 31100-96311
  • Tohatsu OEM
  • - 3C8-76010-1
  • - 3C8-76010-M
  • - 3GF-76010-1
  • - 3RS-76010-0

Signs the Starter Motor Needs Replacing

  • - Engine fails to crank despite a fully charged battery
  • - Starter clicks without rotating the engine
  • - Slow or intermittent cranking
  • - Grinding or unusual noises when starting
  • - Starter motor overheats during operation
  • - Corroded or damaged electrical connections
  • - Worn or damaged starter drive gear

Important Fitment Information

  • - Confirm the existing starter is 12V with a 9-tooth drive gear.
  • - Verify CCW rotation and the correct mounting configuration.
  • - Compare the OEM part number with the replacement references.
  • - Confirm the engine model, year and serial number.
  • - Check battery condition, starter solenoid and electrical connections before replacing the starter.

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