Perfect for jon boats, small skiffs or as auxillary power for a sailboat, The Tohatsu 9.8 hp outboard motor, model # MFS9.8BEFS with it’s 15 inch shaft and convenient electric start has set the standard in portable outboard power. At just 88 lbs, the Tohatsu 9.8hp outboard engine is the lightest four-stroke in its class making it both portable and powerful. If you crave power combined with great fuel efficiency then the 9.8 Tohatsu is right for you.
This single carb, water cooled engine comes standard with forward, neutral and reverse shift lever on the front of the motor, tiller steering and a 3.2 gallon external gas tank. Also included in your package is a 5 year factory warranty.
2018 tohatsu 9.8 Hp MFS9.8BEFS Outboard Motor
- Lightest Outboard in Class @ 88.2 lbs
- Electric Start + 12V 80W 6A Alternator
- Full Thru-Cowl Manual Start Retained
- Advanced Digital CD Ignition System
- Low Oil Pressure Warning Indicator
- ESG Over Rev RPM Limiter
- High Grade Marine Alloy Construction
- Stainless Steel Water Pump Housing
- Zinc Coated Water Passages
- Sacrificial Zinc Anodes +Â Trim Tab
- Forward Mounted Gear Shift Selector
- Twist-Grip Throttle with Tension Control
- Adjustable Steering Friction Setting
- Advanced Fast-Idle Choke Feature
- Start-In-Gear Protection
- Thermostatically Controlled Cooling
- Advanced Cross Flow Induction System
- Shallow Water Drive; 6 Trim Positions
- Quiet Through-The-Propeller Exhaust
- 3.1 Gallon Fuel Tank / Fuel Line
- Safety Lanyard Cut-Off Switch
- Operating Manual & Emergency Tool Kit
- Tohatsu 5-Year Warranty
2018 tohatsu 9.8 Hp MFS9.8BEFS Outboard Motor
| MODEL | MFS9.8BEFS |
| MODEL YEAR | 2018 |
| SKU | MFS9.8BEFS-18 |
| WEIGHT | 88.2000 |
| MANUFACTURER | Tohatsu |
| COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE | Japan |
| HORSEPOWER | 9.8hp |
| SHAFT LENGTH | 15″ (Short) |
| STEERING | Tiller |
| STARTING | Electric |
| 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 | 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 | 8.5″ Dia. X 7.5″ Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum |
| INTERNAL BATTERY | No |
2018 tohatsu 9.8 Hp MFS9.8BEFS Outboard Motor
What’s in the box?
- Fuel Tank (3.1 gallon)
- Quick Connect Fuel Line
- Aluminum Propeller
- Owner’s Manual & Tool Kit
- Tohatsu 5-Year Warranty