Older Honda BF50 5hp idle problem

jkent1

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I'm working on a mid 80's Honda BF50 5hp outboard. When I start it, instead of idling, it takes off and goes to about half throttle by itself, and will not return to idle. Could this be a bad accelerator pump? I ask this because there is linkage from the accelerator pump that is moving the throttle. This happened after replacing all fuel and vacuum lines because they were cracking and had leaks. Any help would be appreciated!

Jonathan
 

jkent1

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Problem fixed! There is a check valve in the vacuum line between the intake tube and the pump diaphragm. I had the check valve in backwards!:lol:
 
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