1976 Evinrude 85 hp stays idle until almost full throttle

SkierX1080

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when i push the throttle forward and reverse the motor stays at idle until the throttle is pushed almost the whole way in forward or reverse.
 

rickdb1boat

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Re: 1976 Evinrude 85 hp stays idle until almost full throttle

Skier<br /><br />Sounds like your throttle cable is binding and not allowing smooth operation. Take it loose at the motor and remote control and check it out. Try looking at the adjustment first at the motor.
 
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