Description
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 (Ref d61e4b)
