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Marine Boats Industry to reduce Petroleum-Based Plastics in Outboard Motor Packaging
By Combining Biodegradable Green Planet™ Shipping Material With Specially Shaped Corrugated Cardboard, Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Outboards Will Be Protected While Protecting The Environment.
Marine Outboard Motor SG announced today that outboard motors will soon arrive from Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Motor Company in specialized packaging developed to significantly reduce overall waste and the use of petroleum-based plastics.
This will be achieved through two important changes: First, Outboard Motor is replacing traditional polystyrene foam packing material with Green Planet™, a biodegradable polymer developed by Kaneka Corporation that is easily decomposable in seawater and is made from 100-percent biomass-derived polymers.
Marine Industry News on Jul 14, 2023 8:02:14 AM
The Mercury 5 HP model 5MH 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 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
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MODEL |
1FX5201KK |
|---|---|
|
MODEL YEAR |
2024 |
|
SKU |
5MH-24 |
|
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 |
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