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General Information:


  • This model is known to have been painted "Burgundy" & "Sand Tan," "Buckskin Beige" & "Sand Tan," "Sandalwood" & "Sand Tan," "Sunset Orange" & "Sand Tan," all "Charcoal." Other colors are possible as well.
  • Model & serial numbers were on the instruction plate riveted to the swivel bracket above and between the clamp screws..
  • Mark 78E models are Short Shaft, Electric Starting with Alternator. Serial numbers range from 1143038 thru 1145537 and 1166569 thru 1194069.
  • Mark 78EL Long Shaft, Electric Start with Alternator models were produced with serial numbers ranging from 1145538 thru 1146545.
  • These engines do not have a gearshift mechanism. They use a special remote control that provides the ability to start the engine in gear, either forward or backward. (called Direct Reversing.)