



Starter motor for Tohatsu M25C, M30A and M40C two-strokes, an aftermarket replacement for 346-76010-0. Nine teeth, counter-clockwise. Nissan NS25, NS30 and NS40 are the same engine underneath. So are the Japan-built Mercury 25 and 30 two-strokes. Fishing fleets from Vietnam to Venezuela still run them.
OE Reference Numbers
Primary reference: 346-76010-0
Also listed under: 346-76010-0A0, 346-76010-0M
Mercury numbers: 853805A1, 853805A2, 853805A4, 853805T01, 853805T04
Other brands' numbers: Sierra 18-6431, ARCO 3422, Lester 19710, J&N 410-44087, Arrowhead SHI0164, API MOT5011N, Hitachi S108-98 / S108-98N
What buyers type: Tohatsu 30HP starter, 346-76010, Nissan NS30 starter, Tohatsu M40 starter, Mercury 25HP 2-stroke starter
Reference Specifications
System voltage: 12V DC
Pinion: 9 teeth, counter-clockwise
Pinion OD: 28.8mm
Body: 121mm short type
Mounting: two 8.6mm lugs
Weight: about 2.3kg dry
Tohatsu never published these. They come off the catalog pages. Measure your old one.
Fitment and Purchase Checks
Tohatsu M25C, M30A and M40C two-strokes, 1992 to 2004. Nissan NS25, NS30 and NS40 equivalents. Mercury 25 and 30HP two-strokes built in Japan, serial 0N001875 and later. Not the four-stroke MFS models, those use a different motor.
Why This Unit
Fishing boats run these engines from before sunup. Salt spray gets into everything, the brushes corrode before they wear out. Sealed case, copper windings, coated armature here. Rinse the engine after salt water use, it doubles the life of every electrical part on it.
For Buyers and Distributors
Six month warranty. 20 piece minimum. 10 to 15 days to ship. Test the unit on the boat before the season starts, not the morning you launch.
Aftermarket notice
This listing is an aftermarket replacement part supplied by StarterStock. We are not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by any original equipment manufacturer. OE numbers, model names and brand names are quoted for identification and fitment matching only, and remain the property of their respective owners.
| Brand | Model | Model Code | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohatsu | Tohatsu Outboard M25C 25HP 2-Stroke | M25C | 1992–2004 |
| Tohatsu | Tohatsu Outboard M30A 30HP 2-Stroke | M30A | 1992–2004 |
| Tohatsu | Tohatsu Outboard M40C 40HP 2-Stroke | M40C | 1992–2004 |
| Mercury | Mercury Outboard 25HP 2-Stroke (Tohatsu-built) | M25-2S-T | 1999–2012 |
| Mercury | Mercury Outboard 30HP 2-Stroke (Tohatsu-built) | M30-2S-T | 1999–2012 |