2017 Mercury 8 HP 8MH Outboard Motor
Mercury 8hp outboard motors are compact and lightweight. Ideal for jon boats, skiffs, and inflatables, The Mercury 8 HP Outboard engine is a twin-cylinder four-stroke that offers smooth, quiet, fuel efficient operation. The multi-function tiller handle on the Mercury 8HP outboard provides one-hand operation of F-N-R gear shifting, throttle and throttle tension, steering, and stopping. Mercury’s patented auto-ratchet system allows the user to easily adjust tilt and trim angle. Mercury Outboard model 8MH is a manual start with a 15 inch shaft.
2017 Mercury 8 HP 8MH Outboard Motor
- Compact and Lightweight
- Digital CD Ignition with Spark Advance
- High Grade Marine Alloy Construction
- Stainless Steel Water Pump Housing
- Zinc Coated Water Passages
- Rated for Saltwater Use
- Sacrificial Zinc Anodes and Trim Tab
- Tiller Integrated F-N-R Gear Shifting
- Adjustable Steering Tension Control
- Twist-Grip Throttle with Tension Control
- Thermostat Controlled Water Cooling
- Auto Ratchet Trim System (5 positions)
- Shallow Water Drive
- Quiet Through-Propeller-Hub Exhaust
- 3.2 Gallon Fuel Tank and Fuel Line
- Start-In-Gear Protection
- Low Oil Pressure Warning Indicator
- ESG Over-Rev Protection
- Safety Lanyard Stop Switch
- Owner’s Manual
- Mercury Marine 3-Year Warranty
2017 Mercury 8 HP 8MH Outboard Motor
| Model |
8MH |
| Model Year |
2017 |
| SKU |
8MH-17 |
| Weight |
84.0000 |
| Manufacturer |
Mercury |
| Country of Manufacture |
Japan |
| Horsepower |
8hp |
| Shaft Length |
15″ (Short) |
| Steering |
Tiller |
| Starting |
Manual |
| Trim & Tilt |
Manual |
| Fuel Delivery |
Carburetor |
| Fuel Tank |
External |
| Cylinder(s) |
2 |
| Displacement |
12.8 ci (208 cc) |
| Bore and Stroke |
2.16 x 1.73 in. (55 x 44 mm) |
| Full Throttle RPM Range |
5,000 – 6,000 full throttle RPM |
| Ignition System |
CDI with electronic spark advance |
| Induction Scavenging |
SOHC |
| Valves per Cylinder |
2 |
| Fuel Type |
87 Octane (up to 10% ethanol content) |
| Fuel Tank / Fuel Line |
3.2 Gal. Fuel Tank + Quick Connect Fuel Line |
| Oil Type |
SAE 10W-30 (Mercury 4-Stroke Outboard Oil) |
| Oil Capacity |
27 fl. Oz. (800 ml) |
| Lubrication |
Trochoid Pump |
| Alternator |
Optional 12V 76W 6A (installation required) |
| Cooling System |
Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled |
| Saltwater Rated |
YES |
| Gear Ratio |
2.08:1 |
| Gear Shift |
Forward-Neutral-Reverse (shift in tiller handle) |
| Propeller |
8.5″ Diameter X 8.0″ Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum |
| Internal Battery |
No |
2017 Mercury 8 HP 8MH Outboard Motor
What’s in the box?
- Fuel Tank (3.2 gallon)
- Quick Connect Fuel Line
- Mercury 3-Year Warranty
- Aluminum Propeller
- Mercury 4-Stroke Oil
- Owner’s Manual & Tool Kit
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