Description
2017 Tohatsu 8 HP MFS8BEFL Outboard Motor
The Tohatsu 8 HP Outboard Motor model # MFS8BEFL is a two cylinder, 4 stroke outboard motor which comes equipped with the 20 inch long shaft and tiller steering. For convenience this model has both rope and electric start. At just a little over 90lbs the motor is easily portable. Tohatsu motors are known for being quiet and gas frugal.
This Tohatsu single carb, water cooled outboard comes with a 3.1 gallon external fuel tank and a factory 5 year warranty.
2017 Tohatsu 8 HP MFS8BEFL Outboard Motor
Lightest 8hp in its Class @ 90.4 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 +? 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
2017 Tohatsu 8 HP MFS8BEFL Outboard Motor
Model MFS8BEFL
Model Year 2017
SKU MFS8BEFL-17
Weight 90.4000
Manufacturer Tohatsu
Country of Manufacture Japan
Horsepower 8hp
Shaft Length 20″ (Long)
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 8.0″ Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum
Internal Battery No
2017 Tohatsu 8 HP MFS8BEFL 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 (Ref 6faa80)
