Mercury 2018 Mercury 9.9 Hp 9.9MH Outboard Motor

The 2018 9.9MH is the short-shaft, pull-start configuration of this 9.9 hp lineup, weighing 84 lb and built for small, low-transom boats rather than anything needing a deep-reaching shaft or extra thrust at the prop. Why the short shaft matters A 15-inch shaft is sized for low-sided, shallow-transom hulls such as jon boats, skiffs, and compact pontoons, or for auxiliary duty on a sailboat; running it on a boat with a tall transom leaves the propeller riding too high in the water to push effectively. Confirm transom height matches a short-shaft mount before ordering. What this version leaves out This runs the standard gearcase at a 2.08:1 ratio, spinning an aluminum propeller with three blades, an 8.0-inch pitch, and an 8.5-inch span, rather than a larger four-blade CommandThrust unit, which keeps weight and cost down for boats that don't need extra low-speed thrust. Simple to operate Starting is by pull-cord, and tilt uses a ratcheting manual lever, so there's no battery or electric system to maintain over the life of the engine. Steering, throttle, and shift are all worked from the tiller grip in one motion. Common questions Is this electric start? No, starting is manual, pull-cord style. Does it run in saltwater? Yes, it carries a saltwater rating. What propeller is included? A three-blade aluminum prop, 8.0-inch pitch, 8.5 inches tip to tip. Specifications MODEL 9.9MH MODEL YEAR 2018 SKU 9.9MH-18 WEIGHT 84.0000 MANUFACTURER Mercury COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE Japan HORSEPOWER 9.9hp SHAFT LENGTH 15″ (Short) STEERING Tiller STARTING Manual TRIM & TILT Manual FUEL DELIVERY Carburetor FUEL TANK External CYLINDER(S) 2 DISPLACEMENT 12.8 ci (208 cc) BORE AND STROKE 2.16 x 1.73 in. (55 x 44 mm) FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE 5,000-6,000 IGNITION SYSTEM CDI with 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 Optional 12V 76W 6A (installation required) COOLING SYSTEM Water-cooled with thermostat 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