31100-98L10 Aftermarket Suzuki Starter Motor | Sawley's Select Marine Parts

🔧 Product Description

Aftermarket replacement Suzuki 98L-Series Starter Motor - Replaces Part Number: 31100-98L10

New aftermarket starter replacing Suzuki 31100-98L10 for later-generation Suzuki four-stroke outboards. The compact gear-reduction assembly is rated at 12 volts, approximately 1.4kW and uses a 9-tooth clockwise pinion.

⚙️ Key Features

• 12-volt electrical system

• Approximately 1.4kW rated output

• Clockwise rotation viewed from the drive end

• 9-tooth pinion

• Later 98L-series gear-reduction construction

• Complete new starter motor with integrated solenoid

• Marine or engine-grade corrosion-resistant construction

• Direct replacement only after voltage, rotation, tooth count and mounting pattern are confirmed

🧰 Kit / Assembly Contents

• 1 × Complete starter motor assembly - P/N 31100-98L10

• 1 × Integrated starter solenoid and shift mechanism

• 1 × Installed pinion gear and overrunning clutch/Bendix assembly

• 1 × Installed armature, field-magnet/winding, brush holder and drive housing

• Mounting bolts, electrical cables and external relays are transferred or renewed separately unless supplied

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 31100-98L10 → Supersedes/cross-references 31100-98L00

OEM / Related Numbers:

• 31100-98L00

• 31100-98L10

• 31100-98L10-000

• STG93754

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• Aftermarket 98L-series 12V 1.4kW starter

• Recmar-compatible Suzuki 31100-98L10 starter

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• Suzuki later-generation four-stroke outboard starting systems

Typically suits:

• Engine / Generator models:

• DF70A, DF80A, DF90A and DF100B, principally 2018 and newer

• DF150A/AP/AT, DF175A/AP/AT and DF200A/AP/AT applications using 98L10

• DF250AP, DF300AP and DF300B

• DF325A and DF350A

• HP / Output Range: 70HP - 350HP

• Year Range: Principally 2018 and newer; selected earlier updated applications are part-number controlled

• Starter Identification: Confirm 98L-series OEM number, 9 teeth and clockwise rotation; earlier engines may use 31100-96J02.

🔌 Function

The starter motor converts battery electrical energy into high-torque mechanical rotation to crank the engine. When the start circuit energises the solenoid, the pinion moves into the flywheel ring gear and the motor turns the crankshaft until the engine starts. The overrunning clutch then protects the starter as engine speed rises.

Common signs of failure / incorrect starter fitment:

• No-crank condition even though the battery and start-control circuit test correctly

• Solenoid clicks but the starter motor does not rotate

• Starter turns slowly, draws excessive current or overheats the battery cables

• Pinion spins without engaging the flywheel ring gear

• Grinding, clashing or repeated pinion kick-out during cranking

• Intermittent cranking caused by worn brushes, solenoid contacts or heat soak

• Corrosion, water intrusion, burnt windings or excessive shaft/bearing play

📦 Condition

• New aftermarket replacement starter motor

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging