2020 Mercury 5 HP 5MH Outboard Motor
The Mercury 5 HP Outboard motor is perfect for powering small skiffs, jon boats and inflatable boats. The 55 lb. 5 HP outboard is also perfect for auxiliary power for your sailboat. Mercury Outboard motors are known for reliable, efficient power at an affordable price. A larger carburetor and propeller provide for the extra power you crave on the water. The Mercury 5 HP outboard model # 5MH is equipped with the 15 inch short shaft, an integrated gas tank, manual rope start, and forward, neutral and reverse shift. The Mercury Factory warranty begins on date of purchase.
Compact and Lightweight
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
Forward-Neutral-Reverse Gear Shift
Adjustable Steering Tension Control
Forward Mounted Gear Shift Selector
Twist-Grip Throttle with Tension Control
Integrated Carry Handle
Thermostat Controlled Water Cooling
Shallow Water Drive; 6 Trim Positions
Quiet Through-Propeller-Hub Exhaust
1.15 Liter (.30 Gallon) Integral Fuel Tank
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
5MH
MODEL YEAR
2020
SKU
5MH-20
WEIGHT
55.0 lb
MANUFACTURER
Mercury
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE
Japan
HORSEPOWER
5hp
SHAFT LENGTH
15″ (Short)
STEERING
Tiller
STARTING
Manual
TRIM & TILT
Manual
FUEL DELIVERY
Carburetor
FUEL TANK
Internal
CYLINDER(S)
1
DISPLACEMENT
7.5/123
BORE AND STROKE
2.32 x 1.77
FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE
4500-5500
IGNITION SYSTEM
CDI w/electric spark advance
INDUCTION SCAVENGING
OHV
VALVES PER CYLINDER
2
FUEL TYPE
87 Octane (up to 10% ethanol content)
FUEL TANK / FUEL LINE
0.3 US Gallon (1.15 liter)
OIL TYPE
SAE 10W-30 (Mercury 4-Stroke Outboard Oil)
OIL CAPACITY
15 fl. Oz. (450 ml)
LUBRICATION
Pressurized wet sump
ALTERNATOR
Optional 12V 50W 4A (installation required)
COOLING SYSTEM
Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled
SALTWATER RATED
Yes
GEAR RATIO
2.15
GEAR SHIFT
Forward-Neutral-Reverse (forward mounted shift lever)
PROPELLER
7.7″ Diameter X 8.0″ Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum
