2018 Mercury 8 Hp 8MLH Outboard Motor

2018 Mercury 8 Hp 8MLH Outboard Motor
The Mercury 8hp Mercury Outboard is ideal for long shaft Jon boats, skiffs, and small pontoons as well as sailboat and trolling/kicker applications. This 84 lb. Mercury 8 HP Outboard engine is lightweight and yet the powerful twin-cylinder four-stroke offers smooth, quiet, fuel efficient operation. The multi-function tiller handle 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. The Mercury 8 HP Outboard Motor model: 8MLH is equipped with manual start and a 20 inch shaft.
2018 Mercury 8 Hp 8MLH 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

2018 Mercury 8 Hp 8MLH Outboard Motor

MODEL
8MLH

MODEL YEAR
2018

SKU
8MLH-18

WEIGHT
84.0000

MANUFACTURER
Mercury

COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE
Japan

HORSEPOWER
8hp

SHAFT LENGTH
20″ (Long)

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

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 with thermostat

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

2018 Mercury 8 Hp 8MLH 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