Throttle question.??

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natedog337

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Guys,

Just unwrapped my boat and prepping for the season. When I was checking my throttle I am able to move it to reverse and then downward as if I was backing and increasing throttle. So the reverse seems to operate as it always does when the engine is running. Now from neutral I can move the throttle into forward gear but then it is extremely tight and will not go forward as if I was accelerating. This is only my second year with the boat and I wasn't sure if the motor needs to be running in order for the throttle to move forward freely or if I may have an issue. Figured I check with you guys before dripping it as I'm not sure if this is an issue or normal. Thanks as always...
 
Bondo

Bondo

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Re: Throttle question.??

Ayuh,.... What motor,..??
 
Silvertip

Silvertip

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Re: Throttle question.??

Just like a standard transmission car or truck, if the engine is not running you may or may not be able to shift gears. Start the engine and then see what happens -- but make sure you have water going to the engine.
 
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Capt Ken

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Re: Throttle question.??

Shift into forward and have someone spin the prop to make sure the clutch dogs fall into place. It should throttle up then. If not, you have a problem in your binacle. Be sure the engine isn't running while doing this.
 
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