1996 Force problem with the Arm/Throttle

[zager75]

I can't believe I can't figure this out. I am redoing the interior of my pontoon boat and everything is going well except for the drivers helm. I can't figure out how to separate the arm from the throttle box. (I don't know the technical term but its what you use to make the boat go forward/reverse.) I have loosened every visable screw/bolt I can see and it still won't come off. I have taken the cover of the interior (the part that is inside the helm) and I don't see bolt that would loosen the are. Please help!!

 

[maxum247]

Re: 1996 Force problem with the Arm/Throttle

My 1989 Force control has a cap that snaps in at the base of the handle, just pops out with a flat blade screwdriver, remove one large flathead screw and off she comes.

The handle you mentioned is the "throttle handle."

max!

 

[roscoe]

Re: 1996 Force problem with the Arm/Throttle

Probably have a Commander 3000 control unit.
At the center of the handle pivot point, is a button you push in to disable the shift mechanism.

Push the button in, push the throttle all the way forward.

Pry out the button.