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[size 4]Tanaka Outboard Motor Parts Books (Scroll Down Page)[/size][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][size 2]Our downloadable parts books contain illustrated drawings, part numbers, and descriptions so you can quickly identify the Tanaka outboard motor, Sears Gamefisher outboard motor, or Aquabug outboard motor part you need. To order, [/size][/font][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][size 2]call 1-888-482-6252. [/size][/font][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][size 2]Make sure to download a free copy of [/size][/font][url "http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html"][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][#0000ff][size 2]Adobe Acrobat Reader[/size][/#0000ff][/font][/url][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][size 2] to view the owner's manual. To save an owner's manual to disk either use the Save function in Acrobat Reader 4.0 and up, or Right-Click on the link and choose Save Target As. To view a book, click on the link. If you are having trouble downloading the PDFs click [/size][/font][url "http://www.tanaka-usa.com/index.php?section=74"][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][#0000ff][size 2]HERE[/size][/#0000ff][/font][/url][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][size 2]. [/size][/font][url "http://www.tanaka-usa.com/pdf/ariensxref.pdf"][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][#0000ff][size 2]Ariens Model Cross Reference Chart[/size][/#0000ff][/font][/url][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][size 2]

[font "Arial"][#000000][size 2][#000000][size 4]The History of Tanaka Outboard Motors
[/size][/#000000][font "Arial"]Tanaka air cooled 2-stroke outboard motors were manufactured by Tanaka Kogyo Ltd. Co. in Japan from the mid-1970’s until 2002. They were produced under 3 different brand names – Tanaka, Sears Gamefisher and Aquabug. There were different colors and labeling configurations but within each horsepower rating (1.2HP, 1.75HP, 3HP and 5.5HP) the motors were identical except for the shroud / decals.

[font "Avenir 65 Medium"][size 2][#ff0000]Note – Tanaka did not make the 5HP (and larger) Gamefisher outboard motors for Sears. The model number for the outboard begins with a 3 digit prefix, which indicates the manufacturer of the motor;
[/#ff0000][/size][/font][font "Avenir 65 Medium"][size 2][#ff0000]298.xxxxxx = Tanaka
[/#ff0000][/size][/font][font "Avenir 65 Medium"][size 2][#ff0000]217.xxxxxx = Eska
[/#ff0000][/size][/font][font "Avenir 65 Medium"][size 2][#ff0000]225.xxxxxx = Mercury
[/#ff0000][/size][/font][font "Avenir 65 Medium"][size 2][#ff0000]488.xxxxxx = Johnson

[/#ff0000][/size][/font][font "Avenir 65 Medium"][size 2][#ff0000]In any event you can go to Sears.com ([/#ff0000][url "http://www3.sears.com/"][#ff0000]http://www3.sears.com/[/#ff0000][/url][#ff0000]) enter your model number and obtain the price and availability of the needed parts.
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[font "Arial"]1.2 HP Motor
[font "Arial"][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"]The motor is known as the Tanaka TOB-12B, TOB-120, or Sears 58513 / 58613, or the Aquabug AOB-120. This little motor weighed in at 14 pounds soaking wet. It has a 22cc air cooled engine with a direct drive (no centrifugal clutch) and a 2 blade propeller. This motor offers excellent portability and is perfect for people with canoes or small dingys.[/font]

[/font]1.75 HP Motor
[/font][font "Arial"]The 1.75HP motor was sold as the Tanaka TOB-175, or Sears 58507 / 58518 or Aquabug AOB-175[#000080] [/#000080]and the Eska14089C. The 1.75HP motor weighed 18 pounds and was offered with and without a clutch. The Tanaka TOB-175 came with a centrifugal 2-stage clutch. Sears offered the 1.75HP motor with and without a clutch (58507 without). [/font][font "Tahoma"][#0000ff][/#0000ff][/font]
[font "Arial"][#000080][/#000080][/font][font "Arial"]2.5 HP Motor
[/font][font "Arial"]The predecessor to the TOB-300 was the TOB-25 and the Superbug. These motors had most of the same components as the TOB-300 and generated 3HP (at the prop).[/font]
[font "Arial"]3 HP Motor
[/font][font "Arial"]The most popular of the motors was the 3HP. This motor was sold as the Tanaka TOB-300, Sears 58519 / 58619 and the Aquabug AOB-300. Weighing in at 24 pounds this motor has the guts to mover fairly large boats. Also with its dual stage centrifugal clutch it will “troll” at surprisingly slow speeds while maintaining a healthy engine RPM, thus reducing fouled spark plugs and engine overheating. [/font]
[font "Arial"]5.5HP Motor
[/font][font "Arial"]The 5.5HP motor was made in a short and long shaft version. This motor was sold as the Tanaka TOB-550 / TOB-550L and the Aquabug AOB-550 / AOB-550L. The long shaft version was equipped with a lighting generator capable of generating enough electricity to power small running lights.[/font][font "Tahoma"][#0000ff] [/#0000ff][/font][font "Arial"]
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tanaka Outboard Motors[/size]

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Q. Are Tanaka Outboard Motors still being made?
A. No, they were discontinued due to EPA emissions regulations.

Q. Do you have any motors in stock? Do you know where I can find one?
A. We are completely out of stock. Most of our customers find them at garage sales, or by searching the internet. We do occasionally see them on [#000000]Ebay.[/#000000]

Q. I’m not sure what outboard motor I have and I can no longer read the decals. How can I be sure which model I have?
A. 1.2 HP – Has 2 bladed propeller.
1.75 HP – Has 3 bladed propeller with gas cap in front of the starter.
3.0 HP – Has 3 bladed propeller with gas cap behind the starter.
5.5 HP – Has an external fuel tank.

Q. Can I get a carburetor rebuild kit for my motor?
A. We have [#000000]carburetor rebuild kits[/#000000] for the 3HP motors. At this time we only have carb kits for the TOB-300.
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[/#0000ff]Q. Can I buy a fuel bowl for my 3HP motor?
A. No we only sell the petcock assembly #592.10201.900.

Q. Can I buy outboard parts locally?
A. Feel free to check with your [#000000]local Tanaka dealer[/#000000]. If they don’t have stock or can’t get the parts for you email [url "mailto:custsvc@nikko-tanaka-usa.com"][#0000ff]custsvc@nikko-tanaka-usa.com[/#0000ff][/url] or call 1-888-482-6252 to order parts directly.

Q. Were the Cruise n Carry motors made by Tanaka? If so can I order parts from Tanaka?
A. Cruise n Carry motors were made by HMC / Green Machine (Hawaiian Motor Corp). Tanaka does not have parts for these motors, and we do not know where to get them.

Q. What gas / oil mix do I need to use for my outboard?
A. 50:1 gas / oil. Be sure and use oil that is designed for air cooled motors (BTW - [url "http://www.tanaka-usa.com/index.php?section=154"][#0000ff]Tanaka oil[/#0000ff][/url] works great!!) not water cooled motors. Owner's manual says 25:1. This is incorrect for today's gas and oil formulas?

Q. Do you have manuals for the outboards?
A. Yes, we have parts manuals, service manuals and owner’s manuals [url "http://www.tanaka-usa.com/index.php?section=108"][#0000ff]here[/#0000ff][/url].

Q. Do you have parts for the Bumblebee outboard motor?
A. This motor was produced when Tanaka and Ariens were associated. The parts for this motor are no longer available. [/font][font "Arial"][/font][/size][/#000000][/font][/size][/font]
[size 2]Tanaka Outboard Engines / Outboard Motors[/size]
[url "http://www.tanaka-usa.com/pdf/dpl/outboards/TOB-12Bdpl.pdf"][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][#0099ff][size 2]TOB-12B[/size][/#0099ff][/font][/url][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][size 2]
1.2 h.p. Tanaka outboard engine

[/size][/font][url "http://www.tanaka-usa.com/pdf/dpl/outboards/TOB-120dpl.pdf"][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][#0099ff][size 2]TOB-120[/size][/#0099ff][/font][/url][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][size 2]
1.2 h.p. Tanaka outboard engine

[/size][/font][url "http://www.tanaka-usa.com/pdf/dpl/outboards/TOB-175dpl.pdf"][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][#0099ff][size 2]TOB-175[/size][/#0099ff][/font][/url][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][size 2]
1.75 h.p. Tanaka outboard engine

[/size][/font][url "http://www.tanaka-usa.com/pdf/dpl/outboards/TOB-25dpl.pdf"][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][#0099ff][size 2]TOB-25[/size][/#0099ff][/font][/url][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][size 2]
2.5 h.p. Tanaka outboard engine

[url "http://www.tanaka-usa.com/pdf/dpl/outboards/TOB-300dpl.pdf"][#0099ff]TOB-300[/#0099ff][/url]
3.0 h.p. Tanaka outboard engine[/size][/font][size 1]
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[url "http://www.tanaka-usa.com/pdf/dpl/outboards/TOB-550dpl.pdf"][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][#0099ff][size 2]TOB-550[/size][/#0099ff][/font][/url][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][size 2]
5.5 h.p. Tanaka outboard engine[/size][/font][size 3][size 2]Sears Gamefisher Outboard Motors (Made by Tanaka)[/size][/size]
[font "Arial"][#000000][size 2]Sears Gamefisher 58513 & 58613
Use [url "http://www.tanaka-usa.com/pdf/dpl/outboards/TOB-120dpl.pdf"][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][#0099ff][size 2]TOB-120[/size][/#0099ff][/font][/url]

Sears Gamefisher 58507
Use [url "http://www.tanaka-usa.com/pdf/dpl/outboards/TOB-175dpl.pdf"][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][#0099ff][size 2]TOB-175[/size][/#0099ff][/font][/url] Tanaka outboard engine[font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][size 2]
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[font "Arial"][#000000][size 2]Sears Gamefisher 58519 & 58619
Use [url "http://www.tanaka-usa.com/pdf/dpl/outboards/TOB-300dpl.pdf"][#0099ff]TOB-300[/#0099ff][/url] Tanaka outboard engine

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Jason M. (Dayton, OH), submitted this comment on the die-hard quality of his TOB-300 outboard motor ...

"I have a Tanaka 3hp outboard motor that I have had for more than ten years. It is running as strong today as it did when it was new. Of all of the small outboards I have owned this is the smoothest running and most reliable. I have used it in the harshest weather conditions in Alaska and it always came on strong. Thumbs up to Tanaka! Too bad they are no longer manufacturing this motor."
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[size 2]Aquabug Outboard Motors (Made by Tanaka)[/size]
[font "Arial"][#000000][size 2]AOB-120 1.2 HP
Use [url "http://www.tanaka-usa.com/pdf/dpl/outboards/TOB-120dpl.pdf"][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][#0099ff][size 2]TOB-120[/size][/#0099ff][/font][/url] Tanaka outboard engine
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[font "Arial"][#000000][size 2]AOB-175 1.75 HP
Use [url "http://www.tanaka-usa.com/pdf/dpl/outboards/TOB-175dpl.pdf"][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][#0099ff][size 2]TOB-175[/size][/#0099ff][/font][/url] Tanaka outboard engine[font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][size 2]
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[font "Arial"][#000000][size 2]Superbug 250
Use [url "http://www.tanaka-usa.com/pdf/dpl/outboards/TOB-25dpl.pdf"][b][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][#0099ff][size 2]TOB-25[/size][/#0099ff][/font][/url] Tanaka outboard engine[font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][size 2]
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[font "Arial"][#000000][size 2]AOB-300 3 HP
Use [url "http://www.tanaka-usa.com/pdf/dpl/outboards/TOB-300dpl.pdf"][#0099ff]TOB-300[/#0099ff][/url] Tanaka outboard engine
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[font "Arial"][#000000][size 2]AOB-550 5.5 HP
Use [url "http://www.tanaka-usa.com/pdf/dpl/outboards/TOB-550dpl.pdf"][b][font "arial,helvetica,sans-serif"][#0099ff][size 2]TOB-550[/size][/#0099ff][/font][/url] Tanaka outboard engine[/size][/#000000][/font][/b]
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