2017 Tohatsu 9.8 HP MFS9.8A3EFTL Outboard Motor

Power-operated tilt is not something every small outboard offers, but it comes standard on the 2017 Tohatsu MFS9.8A3EFTL, a 9.8 hp, two-cylinder, 209cc four-stroke on a 20-inch shaft with tiller steering and electric start. Weight for this unit is 104.7 lbs, and it carries a saltwater rating. Tilt control from the tiller Five trim positions, adjusted by a power-operated system rather than lifted by hand, make solo running easier on a boat where reaching back to lift the motor manually would be awkward. Saltwater construction Saltwater duty is handled by sacrificial anodes, a stainless pump housing and zinc protection inside the water passages, backed by the marine-grade block they sit on; electrically, a low-oil warning light pairs with digital CD ignition to flag trouble early. A forward-neutral-reverse shifter sits at the front of the motor, and the gear ratio runs 2.08:1 for solid low-end pull. A 4-blade high-thrust propeller leads the included gear, backed by a 3.1-gallon fuel tank with its quick-connect line, the owner's manual and a tool kit. Tohatsu's factory warranty on this engine runs 5 years. Why a high-thrust propeller on a 9.8 hp motor? It trades some top speed for stronger pull at low rpm, which suits boats that need to push off a dock or hold position rather than run flat out. Specifications Model MFS9.8A3EFTL Model Year 2017 SKU MFS9.8A3EFTL-17 Weight 104.7000 Manufacturer Tohatsu Country of Manufacture Japan Horsepower 9.8hp Shaft Length 20″ (Long) Steering Tiller Starting Electric Trim & Tilt Power Tilt Fuel Delivery Carburetor Fuel Tank External Cylinder(s) 2 Displacement 209 cc (12.8 cubic inches) Bore and Stroke 55 x 44 mm (2.17 x 1.73 inches) Full Throttle RPM Range 5,000-6,000 RPM Ignition System Digital CD Ignition Induction Scavenging SOHC Valves per Cylinder 2 Fuel Type Unleaded Gasoline (87 octane) Fuel Tank / Fuel Line 3.1 Gal. Fuel Tank + Quick Connect Fuel Line Oil Type SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (SF, SG, SH, SJ) Oil Capacity 27 fl. oz. (800 ml) Lubrication Wet Sump Alternator 12V 80W 6A (standard on elec. start models) Cooling System Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled Saltwater Rated Yes Gear Ratio 2.08:1 Gear Shift Forward-Neutral-Reverse (front mount shifter) Propeller 8.7″ Dia. X 7.0″ Pitch 4-Blade (High Thrust) Internal Battery No