Brand new Tohatsu 20 HP dies on idle

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XTRAMBO

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This is brand new 2012 model - tiller with electric start. I'm in the 5th or 6th hour of braking in. When quickly I go down from higher RPM right down to idle, motor will die ~50% of times. This is regardless if it is in Neutral or Forward. When I slowly bring it down to minimum RPM it will stay on and work fine for the most part. Since it's brand new I guess I should go to the dealer but I was wandering if this could as simple as adjusting the idle RPM to a bit higher...
 
Sea Rider

Sea Rider

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Re: Brand new Tohatsu 20 HP dies on idle

Welcome to the forums,

Set idle rpm speed screw a bit higher and test if betters, probably at very low rpm, check with a induction tach, that way will know for sure actual rpm's and not guess. If problem continues, take to dealer as it's under factory warranty.

Happy Boating
 
pvanv

pvanv

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Re: Brand new Tohatsu 20 HP dies on idle

Yep. Verify the idle speed. If the problem continues, have your dealer look at it. That's why you have a warranty!
 
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