50-898265008 Aftermarket Mercury/Mariner V6 DFI Starter Motor 135/150/200 | Sawley's Select Marine Parts

🔧 Product Description

Aftermarket Mercury/Mariner V6 DFI outboard starter motor - Part Number: 50-898265008

A heavy-duty starter for selected Mercury and Mariner OptiMax/DFI V6 two-stroke outboards. It replaces the earlier 50-833153-5 starter and is documented across 135HP, 150HP, 175HP and 200HP DFI applications, including early 200HP serial groups.

This starter is not interchangeable with the conventional carburetted/EFI eight-tooth 50-893893 unit or the later 50-892339T01 starter family unless the serialised parts catalogue specifically supersedes the original number.

⚙️ Key Features

• 12V starter for direct-fuel-injected V6 outboards

• High-torque construction for DFI cranking loads

• Complete motor, solenoid and starter-drive assembly

• Replacement for the 833153-series starter

• Marine corrosion-resistant electrical construction

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 50-898265008 → Supersedes 50-833153-5

OEM / Related Numbers:

• Mercury: 50-898265008

• Mercury: 50-833153-5

• Mercury: 50-8331535

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• ARCO Marine: 5381

• Recmar: REC50-898265008

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• Mercury and Mariner OptiMax/DFI V6 two-stroke outboards

Typically suits:

• Engine models:

• 135HP DFI/OptiMax V6

• 150HP DFI/OptiMax V6

• 175HP DFI/OptiMax V6 where the 833153/898265008 starter is specified

• 200HP DFI/OptiMax V6

• Early 200 DFI applications in serial range 0G386496-0G760299

• HP Range: 135HP-200HP

• Engine Type: V6 direct-fuel-injected two-stroke outboard

• Year Range: Approximately 1997-early 2000s

• Fitment Note: Confirm the complete serial number and original 50-833153-5 reference

🔌 Function

The starter cranks the DFI powerhead fast enough for the PCM, fuel system and air/fuel injectors to establish starting pressure and combustion.

Common signs of failure:

• No crank or only a starter-relay click

• Slow cranking that creates low-voltage PCM faults

• Starter spins without flywheel engagement

• Intermittent operation when hot

• Pinion or flywheel grinding

📦 Condition

• Brand-new aftermarket DFI outboard starter motor

• Supplied as a complete replacement assembly

• Confirm the original 833153/898265008 starter family before installation