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Marine Boats Industry to reduce Petroleum-Based Plastics in Outboard Motor Packaging
By Combining Biodegradable Green Planet™ Shipping Material With Specially Shaped Corrugated Cardboard, Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Outboards Will Be Protected While Protecting The Environment.
Marine Outboard Motor SG announced today that outboard motors will soon arrive from Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Motor Company in specialized packaging developed to significantly reduce overall waste and the use of petroleum-based plastics.
This will be achieved through two important changes: First, Outboard Motor is replacing traditional polystyrene foam packing material with Green Planet™, a biodegradable polymer developed by Kaneka Corporation that is easily decomposable in seawater and is made from 100-percent biomass-derived polymers.
Marine Industry News on Jul 14, 2023 8:02:14 AM
The Tohatsu 4hp outboard motor is a great choice for small fishing boats, small to medium sized inflatables and sailboats. The Tohatsu model MFS4DDS comes equipped with a 15 inch shaft, twist grip throttle, forward-neutral-reverse gears, and digital CDI ignition. The new MFS4DDS also comes equipped with the newly designed top and bottom cowls based on Tohatsu Design Philosophy for Marine Products, 3-way storage positions without worrying about oil spill, ultra-low emission, EPA and CARB 3-Star rating approved, and the newly designed Tohatsu unique front and back carrying handles for easier transportation. The 4hp Tohatsu outboard engine features an integrated fuel tank for grab-and-go portability. External tank ready connections are built-in which make adding an external fuel tank and line quick and easy.
FEATURES
Newly redesigned "D" Model
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
Adjustable Steering Friction Setting
Forward Mounted Gear Shift Selector
Twist-Grip Throttle with Tension Control
Integrated Carrying Handle
Start-In-Gear Protection
Thermostatically Controlled Cooling
Advanced Cross Flow Induction System
Shallow Water Drive; 6 Trim Positions
Quiet Through-The-Propeller Exhaust
1.15 Liter (.3 Gallon) Integral Fuel Tank
Safety Lanyard Cut-Off Switch
Operating Manual & Emergency Tool Kit
Tohatsu 5-Year Warranty
|
MODEL |
MFS4DDS |
|---|---|
|
MODEL YEAR |
2023 |
|
SKU |
MFS4DDS-23 |
|
WEIGHT |
58.0 lb |
|
MANUFACTURER |
Tohatsu |
|
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE |
Japan |
|
HORSEPOWER |
4hp |
|
SHAFT LENGTH |
15" (Short) |
|
STEERING |
Tiller |
|
STARTING |
Manual |
|
TRIM & TILT |
Manual |
|
FUEL DELIVERY |
Carburetor |
|
FUEL TANK |
Internal |
|
CYLINDER(S) |
1 |
|
DISPLACEMENT |
123 cc (7.5 cubic inches) |
|
BORE AND STROKE |
59 x 45 mm (2.32 x 1.77 inches) |
|
FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE |
4,500-5,500 RPM |
|
IGNITION SYSTEM |
Digital CD Ignition |
|
INDUCTION SCAVENGING |
OHV |
|
VALVES PER CYLINDER |
2 |
|
FUEL TYPE |
Unleaded Gasoline (87 octane) |
|
FUEL TANK / FUEL LINE |
.3 US Gallon (1.15 Liter) Integral Fuel Tank |
|
OIL TYPE |
SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (SF, SG, SH, SJ) |
|
OIL CAPACITY |
15 fl. oz. (450 ml) |
|
LUBRICATION |
Wet Sump |
|
ALTERNATOR |
Optional 12V 60W 5A (purchased separately; installation required) |
|
COOLING SYSTEM |
Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled |
|
SALTWATER RATED |
Yes |
|
GEAR RATIO |
2.15:1 |
|
GEAR SHIFT |
Forward-Neutral-Reverse (front mount shifter) |
|
PROPELLER |
7.7" Dia. X 7.0" Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum |
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