Hi,
My Merc 25 had an issue this weekend. The throttle control on the end of the tiller was slipping so I couldn't get it in reverse, then when going forward at WOT I could twist it further forward, then bring it to neutral, and then get it in reverse - but it kept slipping and creating the same problem over and over again. The good news is it is not the linkage as I can see it turn inside the sleave of the tiller (as well the connections in the engine working fine so I know its slipping at the handle)
Not finding any screws or fastners I tried pulling the "twist throttle" off trying to remove it and got it out 3"-4" but then realized I was pulling the wires connected to the stop button at the end of the tiller. Then I tried to slide the throttle grip back to where it is suppose to be the whole thing is now stripped and I can't go forward or reverse (or control the throttle for that matter) - just spins freely. Plus I have the stop button dangling with a couple of inches of wire still connected to it. Plan to get a owners manual but in the meantime if anyone can share any advise it would be much appreciated...
My Merc 25 had an issue this weekend. The throttle control on the end of the tiller was slipping so I couldn't get it in reverse, then when going forward at WOT I could twist it further forward, then bring it to neutral, and then get it in reverse - but it kept slipping and creating the same problem over and over again. The good news is it is not the linkage as I can see it turn inside the sleave of the tiller (as well the connections in the engine working fine so I know its slipping at the handle)
Not finding any screws or fastners I tried pulling the "twist throttle" off trying to remove it and got it out 3"-4" but then realized I was pulling the wires connected to the stop button at the end of the tiller. Then I tried to slide the throttle grip back to where it is suppose to be the whole thing is now stripped and I can't go forward or reverse (or control the throttle for that matter) - just spins freely. Plus I have the stop button dangling with a couple of inches of wire still connected to it. Plan to get a owners manual but in the meantime if anyone can share any advise it would be much appreciated...