Review on Tohatsu 6 Horse Power Outboard , Tips & Precautions [MFS6D]

In this video I'll be discussing why I bought the Tohatsu 6 hp outboard, what I like and dislike about it, and some tips and precautions for better using it.

[pkerrin]

I just bought the same 6HP after a lot of searching... mostly for the same reasons as you gave. I like the transmission over the 3.5 lighter motor as well as the exhaust through the prop. I broke it in properly and it runs well on my 8.5' inflatable. I did not get any instructions or directions... so I am thrilled with your review and help. Thank you for posting!! I find it is running rough, but I think I had the air vent closed. I opened the tank gas cap and tried to turn it, but it seemed stuck. I didn't want to break it. I'll try it again and report back on the roughness. So far, I am very pleased and my dog likes it much better than the electric Torquido I test rode. The poor dog couldn't stand the noise of the electric motor. This Tohatsu lulls her to sleep in comparison. Steve... well done and again, thank you.

[Mark-tjxo]

This is a really excellent review. Thanks so much Steve... I'll order mine without the internal tank as well :)

[Kooshawl]

Great video Steve, I learned a ton of things about my motor by watching your video.

[mlgurski]

Excellent video! My Tohatsu 6hp is scheduled to be delivered today. I ordered the external tank version based on the points you made in the video.

Thank you for posting this!

[CarlosDasilva-zk]

Steve, not a gas pipe! Pipes, are usually straight and hard, as the one you are referring to, is a gas lime (hose)! I am happy you got going on the water. Happy adventures!!!

[stevenm.]

Really well done video! Thank you! Picking up my 6hp Tohatsu on Monday.

[Cheranetube]

Fantastic complete review and great tips. Thanks!

[daviddiehl]

Just for info the rope that comes in the bag with spark plug is an emergency start rope and on page 36 or so in manual shows how to take recoil off and use in an emergency to start 👍

[Yoderz]

Awesome and useful video for beginners. Thank you

[wayneroberts]

That is an excellent review Steve! I am shopping for a 6 hp for my 12 ft aluminum boat was was considering all the current Yamaha, Suzuki and Tohatsu. Now that you have used your motor for a year of more are you still happy with it? Thanks for your

[Elrond_Hubbard]

Greetings friend, still having luck with your Tohatsu? I actually ordered one tonight for my 12 foot jon boat. I also got the 6 to replace my venerable old Johnson 6. She was starting to show her age unfortunately. I've heard these Tohatsu's are the Toyota of outboards and was the reason I picked one up. Probably wont live long enough to put 300k miles on it like my Corolla though! 😆

[ia]

Can you do tutorial on how you change filter, gear oil and spark plugs, thanks!

[timmyneeley]

Excellent and helpful video.Thank you. Do you have to run it with water?

[paulob]

I think you covered it all! II got the same white motor just bought this spring (had a 4 up before also tohatsu )love the fact it runs so smooth and quite and as well I agree with the paint white is great looking but mark up so quickly, I already have several scratches.

[dennisdunbar]

I think you may be laying down incorrectly. Be sure to check for the label on the side that states "This side up". My 20hp Tohatsu must be laid down with the tiller arm down. Nice video.

[SapphosSails]

Really useful tips! Now i wish I got the external tank only model haha

[careyjackson]

I have the same exact motor, I agree about the paint job, i just touch it and it flakes off. Question,
Have you been having any problems with the motor just shutting off when using? I did my break in period and in the process the motor would just shut off and die like it was out of gas. Then i couldn't get it to start for 1/2 hour. Oil level is good, primer bulb at the time was a little soft. Tank was vented by opening the gas cap in my portable tank.

[rjwintl]

what about the lower half ??? ... doesn't the lower half need 80W90 gear oil added before starting ???

[tommym]

If you shut off the gas from the gas container and let the remaining gas burn off in the motor, why would you drain the carburetor? Doesn’t it automatically burn all out when the gas is done? Am little confused. Thx

[ia]

Do you have any opinion on fish finders and whether theyre needed? Are you using any fish finders?