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Tohatsu Starter Motors (Aftermarket)

Starter Motor for Tohatsu 8 - 18HP

SKU: MXST-HIT133

$415.00
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The HIT133 is a 12-volt aftermarket replacement starter motor designed for selected 8HP to 25HP 2-stroke and 4-stroke outboard engines. Featuring a 10-tooth drive gear, counterclockwise rotation and permanent magnet direct drive construction, it provides reliable electric engine cranking. Suitable for replacing worn, damaged or faulty starter assemblies, this replacement unit offers dependable starting performance for compatible outboards requiring the correct mounting configuration.

Key benefits

Key Benefits

  • - 12V electric starter motor
  • - 10-tooth drive gear
  • - Counterclockwise (CCW) rotation
  • - Permanent Magnet Direct Drive (PMDD) construction
  • - Compatible with selected 2-stroke and 4-stroke outboards
  • - Replaces multiple original starter assemblies
  • - Suitable for engine servicing, maintenance and repairs

Specifications & Dimensions

  • - Part Number: HIT133
  • - Product Type: Electric Starter Motor
  • - Voltage: 12V DC
  • - Drive Gear Teeth: 10
  • - Rotation Direction: Counterclockwise (CCW)
  • - Starter Design: Permanent Magnet Direct Drive (PMDD)
  • - Engine Type: Selected 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke

Compatible Outboard Motors

  • Mercury Outboards – 4-Stroke
  • - Mercury 8HP (209cc) – 2005–2011
  • - Mercury 9.9HP (209cc) – 2005–2011

Mariner Outboards

  • - Selected 8HP and 9.9HP 4-stroke engines using the corresponding OEM starter assembly. Specific Mariner models and years are not independently confirmed.

Tohatsu Outboards – 2-Stroke

  • - Tohatsu M8 – 1992–2019 application range
  • - Tohatsu M9.8 – 1992–2019 application range
  • - Tohatsu M9.9 – 1992–2019 application range
  • - Tohatsu M15 – 1992–2019 application range
  • - Tohatsu M18 – 1992–2019 application range

Tohatsu Outboards – 4-Stroke

  • - Tohatsu MFS8 – from 2002, selected models
  • - Tohatsu MFS9.8 – from 2002, selected models

Yamaha Outboards – 2-Stroke

  • - Yamaha 9.9HP – 1984–1997
  • - Yamaha 15HP – 1984–1997
  • - Yamaha 20D – 1993–2016
  • - Yamaha 25N – 1988–2016
  • Exact fitment depends on the engine serial number and original starter configuration.

Cross-Reference / Replacement Part Numbers

  • Mercury / Mariner OEM
  • - 50-803835T02
  • - 803835T02
  • Tohatsu OEM
  • - 350-76010-0
  • - 350-76010-0M
  • - 3AA-76010-0
  • - 3AA-76010-0M
  • - B29A90500
  • - B29A90500A
  • Yamaha OEM
  • - 682-81800-11
  • - 682-81800-12
  • - 6L2-81800-11
  • - 6L2-81800-20

Signs the Starter Motor Needs Replacing

  • - Engine fails to crank despite a fully charged battery
  • - Clicking noise when turning the ignition key
  • - Slow or intermittent engine cranking
  • - Grinding or unusual noises during starting
  • - Excessive starter motor heat
  • - Worn or damaged starter drive gear
  • - Corroded electrical terminals or damaged starter housing

Important Fitment Information

  • - Confirm 12V electrical operation.
  • - Verify the 10-tooth drive gear.
  • - Confirm counterclockwise rotation.
  • - Compare the original starter with the listed OEM replacement numbers.
  • - Check engine model, production year and serial number.
  • - Verify mounting dimensions and electrical connections before installation.
  • - Not all engines within the listed horsepower ranges use the same starter.

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