STUCK AT WOT

[jeffo]

Hello-<br />I have a 1989 Evinrude 90 hp VRO, mod# E90TLCEM. The last time I was on the water I was coming into the landing and when I let off the throttle the motor seemed to be stuck at high throttle. When I got home I took the cover off to investigate. When I started it up with the muffs on it was off to the races again. I messed with the throttle linkage a little bit but it didn’t want to go back down to the closed position very easily. After a few tries it went back down but through the process testing it now appears to be stuck at wide open. <br /><br />I read a few post and thought about a stuck reed or something but really don’t have a clue. All ideas are welcome!<br /><br />Thanks <br />Jeffo

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: STUCK AT WOT

Sounds like a broken shifter cable or one that is sticking.<br /><br />Remove the cable and see if the throttle actuator goes back to idle freely.<br /><br />TMD

 

[Walker]

Re: STUCK AT WOT

Yes, what Marine Doctor said. A reed problem shouldn't cause this. The carburators are venturi type and shouldn't flow more fuel unless the butterflys open.

 

[jeffo]

Re: STUCK AT WOT

Thanks to The Marine Docter and Walker for the advice. They hit it right on the nose!!<br />jeffo