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Yamaha Starter Motors

Starter Motor for Yamaha 60HP – 70HP

SKU: MXST-0153

$485.00
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The HIT86 ST-0153 is a 12-volt aftermarket replacement starter motor designed for selected Yamaha 60HP and 70HP 2-stroke outboard engines. Featuring a 9-tooth drive gear, counterclockwise rotation and permanent magnet direct drive construction, it provides reliable electric engine cranking. Suitable for replacing worn, damaged or faulty original starter assemblies, this unit offers a practical replacement for compatible 3-cylinder outboard engines.

Key benefits

Key Benefits

  • - 12V electric starter motor
  • - 9-tooth drive gear
  • - Counterclockwise (CCW) rotation
  • - Permanent Magnet Direct Drive (PMDD) construction
  • - 29mm drive gear diameter
  • - Suitable for selected 3-cylinder 2-stroke outboards
  • - Replacement for original starter assemblies

Specifications & Dimensions

  • - Part Number: HIT86
  • - Additional Reference: ST-0153
  • - Product Type: Electric Starter Motor
  • - Voltage: 12V DC
  • - Drive Gear Teeth: 9
  • - Rotation Direction: Counterclockwise (CCW)
  • - Starter Design: Permanent Magnet Direct Drive (PMDD)
  • - Drive Gear Diameter: 29mm (1.14")
  • - Drive Gear Reference: 5020
  • - Engine Type: 2-Stroke
  • - Engine Configuration: 3-Cylinder

Compatible Outboard Motors

  • Yamaha Outboards – 3-Cylinder 2-Stroke
  • - Yamaha 60HP – selected models, 1984–2018
  • - Yamaha 70HP – selected models, 1984–2018
  • These are the supplier's published application ranges. Specific model codes and serial-number coverage are not provided, so not every 60HP or 70HP engine within these years is guaranteed compatible.

Cross-Reference / Replacement Part Numbers

  • Yamaha OEM References
  • - 6H3-81800-10
  • - 6H3-81800-11

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.
  • - Check the 29mm drive gear diameter.
  • - Confirm counterclockwise rotation.
  • - Compare the original starter with OEM references 6H3-81800-10 and 6H3-81800-11.
  • - Verify the engine model, year and serial number.
  • - Confirm mounting dimensions and electrical connections before installation.

Shipping

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