What does Throttle adjustment do on front side of Mercury Quicksilver Commander 2000

[Royalwapiti]

I have a 1991 Mercury with what appears to be a Commander 2000 controller. It appears to work fine except in one area. I need to rev my Force 70HP a little before I am able to shift it in to gear and have it stay running. I can use the fast idle but was wondering what the adjustment knob is for at the front of the controller.

I thought maybe I could adjust my throttle rpm up a bit with that and not have to use the fast idle. But after turning in both directions it made no difference.

What is the knob for?

Thanks.

 

[GA_Boater]

The knob is a friction adjustment for the throttle lever.

Why not adjust the idle speed on the motor? Has any work been done on the motor, like carb work?

 

[Royalwapiti]

Huh, so that sets how hard it is to push forward or pull back. I messed with it but didn't know any difference in idle. I'll play some more and get it set for friction.

I have not touched the motor in 5 years. Other than needing a little extra revving when I start it, it runs great. Choke works too via pushing in the key. Fires right up. After running a bit it idles fine. I think just cold blooded.

Thanks

 

[GA_Boater]

Does it stall going into gear after warm up?