2017 Mercury 15 HP 15MLH Outboard Motor

Taller transoms are what the 20-inch shaft on Mercury's 2017 15MLH is built for, part of a manual-start, 15 HP tiller family that also sells a shorter option for lower-sitting boats. Power for this one comes from a 21.4-cubic-inch four-stroke design shared across the lineup. Charging without electric start Pulling the starter cord rather than pressing a button doesn't mean giving up battery charging here: a 12-amp, 138-watt alternator is standard on this particular long-shaft model, something not every manual-start motor in this range includes. The engine is carbureted rather than fuel-injected, drawing air through a single overhead cam design. Build and coverage A 2.15:1 gearcase and 3-blade aluminum propeller handle the mechanical side, with saltwater-rated construction protecting the water passages against corrosion. Mercury backs this long-shaft model with a three-year factory warranty, the same term offered on the short-shaft version in this lineup. Does the alternator come standard on this model? Yes, unlike some manual-start siblings where it is sold separately. What shaft length does this use? The 20-inch long-shaft option. Is steering tiller or remote? Tiller, with the gear shift built right into the handle rather than a separate console lever. Does it have power trim? No, both trim and tilt are adjusted by hand on this engine. Specifications Model 15MLH Model Year 2017 SKU 15MLH-17 Weight 118.0000 Manufacturer Mercury Country of Manufacture Japan Horsepower 15hp Shaft Length 20″ (Long) Steering Tiller Starting Manual Trim & Tilt Manual Fuel Delivery Carburetor Fuel Tank External Cylinder(s) 2 Displacement 21.4 / 351 Bore and Stroke 2.40 x 2.36in Full Throttle RPM Range 5400-5600 Ignition System CDI w/electronic spark advance Induction Scavenging SOHC Valves per Cylinder 2 Fuel Type 87 octane/up to 10% ethanol Fuel Tank / Fuel Line 6.6 / 25 Oil Type SAE 10W-30 (Mercury 4-Stroke Outboard Oil) Oil Capacity 1 Quart (1000 ml) Lubrication Trochoid Pump Alternator 12 amp / 138 watt (Electric) Cooling System Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled Saltwater Rated YES Gear Ratio 2.15:1 Gear Shift Forward-Neutral-Reverse (shift in tiller handle) Propeller 9.2″ Diameter X 9.1″ Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum Internal Battery No