2017 Mercury 8 HP 8ELH Outboard Motor
The Mercury 8hp is ideal for long shaft jon boats, skiffs, and small pontoons as well as sailboat and trolling/kicker applications. This lightweight yet 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.
2017 Mercury 8 HP 8ELH Outboard Motor
Compact and Lightweight
Electric Start + 12V 76W 6A Alternator
Thru-Cowl Backup Manual Start
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 8ELH Outboard Motor
Model
8ELH
Model Year
2017
SKU
8ELH-17
Weight
93.0000
Manufacturer
Mercury
Country of Manufacture
Japan
Horsepower
8hp
Shaft Length
20″ (Long)
Steering
Tiller
Starting
Electric
Trim & Tilt
Manual
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Fuel Tank
External
Cylinder(s)
2
Displacement
208 cc (12.8 cubic inches)
Bore and Stroke
55 x 44 mm (2.16 x 1.73 inches)
Full Throttle RPM Range
5000-6000
Ignition System
Digital CD Ignition w/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
12V 76W 6A (standard on electric start models)
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 8ELH 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
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