2017 Mercury 8 HP 8MH Outboard Motor

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