Mercury 6MLH FourStroke

This used Mercury 6MLH FourStroke runs a single-cylinder, 6 HP engine on the long shaft, with tiller steering and a manual pull start, built as a light auxiliary motor rather than a primary engine.

Coverage bundled with this unit

Coverage here stacks a two-year Mercury Product Protection Gold plan on top of the standard Mercury factory term, for five years of combined protection counted from the purchase date.

Running specifications

Top rpm sits in the 5000-6000 band, shifting forward-neutral-reverse through a 2.15:1 gearcase built into the tiller handle. The integral tank holds 0.3 gallons, with an optional 3.2-gallon remote tank for trips beyond that range, and trim adjusts manually across 6 positions up to 16 degrees. Dry weight is 56 lbs, light enough for one person to mount without a hoist. Fuel delivery is carbureted, cooling runs water through a thermostat, and this engine carries a 3-star CARB rating. Mercury specifies 87-octane gasoline with up to 10 percent ethanol and its own FourStroke 10W-30 oil; a Phantom Black propeller is included. Grease the swivel and tilt points once a season to keep steering effort light.

Q: How long is the total warranty on this unit? Five years combined, counting the standard term plus the added Gold plan.

Q: Does it have power trim and tilt? No, this motor adjusts manually across its 6 trim positions rather than by a powered switch.

See other Mercury outboards at nearby shaft lengths.