2017 Mercury 6HP 6MLH Outboard Motor

SKU 6MLH-17 is the 2017 production run of this Mercury outboard: a 6 HP engine turning a single cylinder, set on the long shaft, steered by tiller, and started by hand rather than a button. Where this configuration goes Long-shaft, tiller-controlled 6 HP motors like this one typically end up on soft-hull inflatables, jon boats, aluminum tiller boats, and small sailboats running it as backup power rather than a primary engine. A twist-grip throttle with adjustable tension sits on the tiller alongside the shift lever, which moves between forward, neutral, and reverse. Fuel, cooling, and upkeep The built-in tank holds 0.3 gallons and includes an external shutoff valve, with a remote-tank hookup available for extended range beyond that. Ignition runs CDI with electronic spark advance, cooling circulates water through a thermostat, and oil capacity runs around 15 ounces in a wet-sump system. The included propeller is 3-blade aluminum, 7.7 inches across with an 8.0-inch pitch, and a safety lanyard stop switch is fitted as standard equipment. Weight on this unit is 58 lbs. Carry a spare shear pin if you expect to run shallow water often. Q: Is the shaft length fixed on this model? Yes, this is a long-shaft unit; check it against your transom before ordering. See the rest of the Mercury outboards range for other shaft lengths. Specifications Model 6MLH Model Year 2017 SKU 6MLH-17 Weight 58.0000 Manufacturer Mercury Country of Manufacture Japan Horsepower 6hp Shaft Length 20″ (Long) 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 87 Octane (up to 10% ethanol content) 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