Description
2017 Mercury 6 HP 6MH Outboard Motor
The Mercury 6 HP Outboard Model # MH at just 57 Lbs with an integrated gas tank is truly a portable outboard. This 1 cylinder outboard features an easy manual starting with a front mounted gear shift lever. The shaft is the short 15 inch. Standard feature on this 6 HP Mercury outboard engine is an external tank connection. This portable outboard is perfect for small jon boats, skiffs and as a power source for your sailboat.
2017 Mercury 6 HP 6MH 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
Forward-Neutral-Reverse Gear Shift
Adjustable Steering Tension Control
Forward Mounted Gear Shift Selector
Twist-Grip Throttle with Tension Control
Integrated Carry Handle
Thermostat Controlled Water Cooling
Shallow Water Drive; 6 Trim Positions
Quiet Through-Propeller-Hub Exhaust
1.15 Liter (.30 Gallon) Integral Fuel Tank
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 6 HP 6MH Outboard Motor
Model 6MH
Model Year 2017
SKU 6MH-17
Weight 57.0000
Manufacturer Mercury
Country of Manufacture Japan
Horsepower 6hp
Shaft Length 15″ (Short)
Steering Tiller
Starting Manual
Trim & Tilt Manual
Fuel Delivery Carburetor
Fuel Tank Internal
Cylinder(s) 1
Displacement 7.5/123
Bore and Stroke 2.32 x 1.77
Full Throttle RPM Range 5000-6000
Ignition System CDI w/electric spark advance
Induction Scavenging OHV
Valves per Cylinder 2
Fuel Type CDI w/electric spark advance
Fuel Tank / Fuel Line 0.3 US Gallon (1.15 liter)
Oil Type Mercury 4-Stroke Outboard Oil
Oil Capacity 450 mL / 15 oz
Lubrication Wet sump
Alternator Optional 12V 50W 4A (installation required)
Cooling System Water-cooled w/thermostat
Saltwater Rated YES
Gear Ratio 2.15:1
Gear Shift Forward-Neutral-Reverse (forward mounted shift lever)
Propeller 7.7″ Diameter X 8.0″ Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum
Internal Battery No
2017 Mercury 6 HP 6MH Outboard Motor
What’s in the box?
Integral Fuel Tank (0.3 gal)
Owner’s Manual
Mercury 3-Year Warranty
Aluminum Propeller
Mercury 4-Stroke Oil
Tool Kit (Ref 37bc2f)



