2003 Johnson 9.9 4 stroke-Rev limit

[68couper]

Newly acquired to me. 9.9 Johnson. I would assume it's a Suzy from what I read. Started and ran but would not idle. I cleaned the carb, drilled the air fuel screw and have it able to run pretty good.
In neutral it acts like it's got a low RPM rev limiter. Is this the case and what RPM does that kick in at? Haven't had the boat on the water yet.

 

[saltchuckmatt]

In neutral? Sounds like the shift throttle lock is not releasing assuming it has one.

 

[68couper]

In neutral? Sounds like the shift throttle lock is not releasing assuming it has one.

Yes, running in a barrel of water in neutral, acts like it only has half the RPMs then bumps in at the rev limiter. Kind of makes sense but I figured I'd ask somebody smarter than me.

 

[saltchuckmatt]

In a barrel you don't want to rev it anyways so leave it alone. If otherwise the motor runs good than it's a good thing.

Remember, an outboard is running like your pulling a big hill in a car....running with "no load" is not good.