71420 Mercury Carry Handle | Genuine Used Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Mercury Outboard Carrying Handle - Part Number: 71420

A genuine Mercury black carrying handle for selected portable 4HP, 4.5HP, 7.5HP and 9.8HP two-stroke outboards.

The handle mounts to the clamp-bracket assembly and provides a secure grip for carrying or positioning the outboard when it is removed from the transom.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine Mercury carrying handle
• Correct part number 71420
• Black moulded handle construction
• Fits the clamp-bracket carrying position
• Designed for portable Mercury two-stroke outboards

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

• Portable Mercury clamp-bracket assemblies

Typically suits

• Engine models:
• Mercury 4HP
• Mercury 4.5HP
• Mercury 7.5HP
• Mercury 9.8HP / Merc 110
• Short- and long-shaft portable models using handle 71420
• HP Range: 4HP - 9.8HP
• Engine Type: Mercury single- and twin-cylinder carburetted two-stroke outboard
• Year Range: Approximately 1974-1986

🔌 Function

The handle provides a dedicated lifting and carrying point for moving the portable outboard without placing load on the throttle, tiller or cowling.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Handle is cracked or split
• Mounting holes are enlarged
• Handle flexes excessively under load
• Retaining studs or hardware are damaged
• Surface is heavily deteriorated or loose

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 71420 current catalogue reference for the applicable handle

OEM / Related Numbers

• 71420
• 16-71417 related clamp-bracket stud
• 13-26992 related lock washer
• 11-29598 related retaining nut
• 17-71418A2 related tilt-lock pin assembly

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

• No aftermarket equivalent

📦 Condition

• Genuine used part
• Removed from running engine where applicable
• In good working condition unless otherwise stated