Whats this thingy next to the Throttle

[brunowren]

1975 Tropicana 18' TriHull 120 MercCruiser<br /><br />Someone told me this little lever on the back side of the throttle control was the Choke (lifts up from back and tilts forward)... But I thought you choked it by pressing the key switch in! <br /><br /><br />So which is it ? ...

 

[Laddies]

Re: Whats this thingy next to the Throttle

Thats a fast idle lever to help on start and warm up, it simply gives the engine a high idle, for cold start--Bob

 

[brunowren]

Re: Whats this thingy next to the Throttle

AHHH Ok thanks alot

 

[Don S]

Re: Whats this thingy next to the Throttle

Sounds like an outboard contol to me???????????<br /><br />I/O controls usually have a neutral only button that you push or pull, which allows you to give full throttle to operate the accelerator pump.<br />Outboards don't use the neutral only and have an electric choke/primer and a fast idle arm..... Which is what you described.<br />Sounds like some back yard enginering has been done to your boat.