2017 Tohatsu 9.8 HP MFS9.8BL Outboard Motor

Skip the alternator and you get the 2017 Tohatsu 9.8 HP MFS9.8BL: a manual pull-start motor on a 20-inch shaft, tiller steering, and manual trim and tilt, weighing about 83.8 lbs. Dropping electric start is what keeps the weight down compared with the electric-start siblings in this same line, which suits boaters who don't need a charging circuit or simply prefer a rope start. What manual start means for setup Because this version skips electric start, the 12V alternator is optional and would need installing separately rather than arriving pre-wired. If you want lighting or a fish finder running off this motor, plan for that add-on alternator ahead of time rather than assuming it's already fitted. Shifting between forward, neutral and reverse happens through a simple lever up near the cowl, not a console. Handling and fit Tiller steering includes adjustable friction, and the 20-inch shaft is sized for standard transom heights rather than the extra-long or short variants in this line. It carries a three-blade aluminum propeller, runs on a single carburetor, and the cooling system is rated for saltwater use, so it tolerates coastal running without extra protection, and the wet-sump lubrication needs only routine oil changes to stay healthy. What's in the box? The propeller, external fuel tank, quick-connect fuel line, tool kit, safety lanyard, and owner's manual. Warranty length? 5 years from Tohatsu. Specifications Model MFS9.8BL Model Year 2017 SKU MFS9.8BL-17 Weight 83.8000 Manufacturer Tohatsu Country of Manufacture Japan Horsepower 9.8hp Shaft Length 20″ (Long) Steering Tiller Starting Manual Trim & Tilt Manual 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 Optional 12V 80W 6A (installation required) Cooling System Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled Saltwater Rated Yes Gear Ratio 2.08:1 Gear Shift Forward-Neutral-Reverse (front mount shifter) Propeller 8.5″ Dia. X 7.0″ Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum Internal Battery No