2020 MERCURY 8 HP 8EH OUTBOARD MOTOR

2020 Mercury 8 HP 8EH Outboard Motor
Mercury 8hp outboard motors are compact and lightweight at 91 lbs. Ideal for jon boats, skiffs, and inflatable boats The 8 HP Mercury 8EH outboard is a two cylinder four-stroke marine engine that offers smooth, quiet, fuel efficient power. The multi-function tiller handle provides one-hand operation of throttle and steering. Mercury’s 8 HP Outboard engine comes with the patented auto-ratchet system which allows the user to easily adjust tilt and trim angle. The Mercury Model: 8EH comes equipped with a 15 inch short shaft, electric start motor and Mercury’s 3 year factory warranty.
 

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

MODEL
8EH

MODEL YEAR
2020

SKU
8EH-20

WEIGHT
91.0 lb

MANUFACTURER
Mercury

COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE
Japan

HORSEPOWER
8hp

SHAFT LENGTH
15″ (Short)

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 7.5″ Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum