2020 Yamaha 6 HP F6LMHA Outboard Motor

The Yamaha F6LMHA is a 6 hp single-cylinder four-stroke rigged with a 20-inch long shaft, started by hand rather than a key. It weighs 61 lbs and displaces 139cc through an overhead-valve design with forward, neutral and reverse gearing built into the F6LMHA.

Who it suits

Light dinghies, inflatables and small jon boats that need a portable, pull-start kicker are the typical fit for the F6LMHA. Yamaha also sells this platform with a shorter 15-inch shaft as a separate listing, so this long-shaft version is meant for boats with a taller transom. At 61 lbs it is still light enough for one person to carry from a dock to a stern bracket.

Before you order

An electric start kit is offered as an option on the F6LMHA if you would rather not pull-start it, though this listing is the standard manual-start configuration. Trim adjusts across 5 fixed positions and tilt swings to 69 degrees for shallow-water running or trailering clearance, with CDI ignition and wet-sump lubrication keeping maintenance simple. A rope and pulley style starter means there is no battery to charge between trips.

Common questions

What fuel does it need? Regular unleaded with a minimum 87 octane rating for the F6LMHA.

Can I add electric start later? Yamaha offers an electric start kit as an accessory on this F6 platform.

Can this run upside down in storage? Follow Yamaha's owner's manual for proper trailering and storage angles.