1990s Force 90hp Will Not Idle

[clint.brame]

I have a Bayliner Capri 1700 with the Force 90hp. The motor will not idle in netraul gear. To get the engine to run in must throtle it up in netrual, if i bring the throtle control back to netrual position the motor will shut off. To get the boat to move i get the rpms up in netraul and then i quickly switch the throtle control from netraul to forward gear. I have been told to adjust the idle, witch seems simple enough but when i opened the cover i see a sticker that says "If idle is adjusted then the throtle will need to be adjusted like wise." Any advise??

 

[GrindKore]

Re: 1990s Force 90hp Will Not Idle

There is idle speed screw that can be adjusted to control motor idle speed. Generally 800 RPM is a sweet-spot for this motor, however anything up to 1000RPM is OK as well. Do you know what RPMs your motor is stalling at?

 

[clint.brame]

Re: 1990s Force 90hp Will Not Idle

I haven't noted at what rpm it's stalling. Where is this screw located and will i need to adjust the throtle?