77 55hp Evinrude

pkrainert

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Hello,

How do I adjust the idle on my 55hp Evinrude? Its a 1977. My Tach is not working so I am not sure what rpm's I am at. I just need to get this thing to a decent trolling speed. Right now it is way to fast.
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: 77 55hp Evinrude

on the throttle linkage, is an idle stop screw, that needs to be adjusted. when you bring the motor to idle, the screw should hit a stop, also you throttle cable may be misadjusted, not allow the link to come back to total idle. this must be adjusted in the water, not on muffs, or a bucket.
 

pkrainert

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Re: 77 55hp Evinrude

Ok next time I go out I will try that. I saw what you were talking about last time I went out but didnt feel like adjusting it if it was not the correct part.
 
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