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Yamaha Starter Motors

Yamaha Starter Motor for Yamaha 75HP 80HP 85HP 90HP

SKU: MXST-HIT135

$485.00
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The HIT135 is a 12-volt aftermarket replacement starter motor designed for selected 75HP to 90HP 2-stroke outboard engines. Featuring a 9-tooth drive gear, counterclockwise rotation and direct drive construction, it provides dependable electric engine cranking. Suitable for replacing worn, damaged or faulty original starter assemblies, this unit offers a practical replacement for compatible 3-cylinder outboards requiring the correct mounting and electrical configuration.

Key benefits

Key Benefits

  • - 12V electric starter motor
  • - 9-tooth drive gear
  • - Counterclockwise (CCW) rotation
  • - Direct Drive (DD) construction
  • - Suitable for selected 75HP–90HP 2-stroke outboards
  • - Replacement for multiple original starter assemblies
  • - Suitable for outboard servicing, maintenance and repairs

Specifications & Dimensions

  • - Part Number: HIT135
  • - Product Type: Electric Starter Motor
  • - Voltage: 12V DC
  • - Drive Gear Teeth: 9
  • - Rotation Direction: Counterclockwise (CCW)
  • - Starter Design: Direct Drive (DD)
  • - Engine Type: 2-Stroke
  • - Engine Configuration: 3-Cylinder

Compatible Outboard Motors

  • Yamaha Outboards – 3-Cylinder 2-Stroke
  • - Yamaha 75AET – 75HP: 1995–2006
  • - Yamaha 80AETO – 80HP: 1984–1996
  • - Yamaha 85AET – 85HP: 1995–2006
  • - Yamaha 90AETO – 90HP: 1984–2018
  • Exact compatibility should be confirmed against the original starter and engine serial number.

Cross-Reference / Replacement Part Numbers

  • Yamaha OEM References
  • - 688-81800-10
  • - 688-81800-11
  • - 688-81800-12

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 9-tooth drive gear.
  • - Confirm counterclockwise rotation.
  • - Compare the original starter against OEM numbers 688-81800-10, 688-81800-11 and 688-81800-12.
  • - Check engine model, production year and serial number.
  • - Verify mounting dimensions and electrical connections before installation.
  • - Not suitable for every 75HP–90HP outboard engine.

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