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Outboard remote throttle won't stay put.
Posted on 3/10/19 at 11:34 am
Posted on 3/10/19 at 11:34 am
2016 Mercury 60hp 4-stroke.
When I hammer down to get on plane it stays fine, but once I drop down to cruising RPM it won't stay put and drops power down.
Is there some adjustment for the lever somewhere?
Pic below if that helps...
When I hammer down to get on plane it stays fine, but once I drop down to cruising RPM it won't stay put and drops power down.
Is there some adjustment for the lever somewhere?
Pic below if that helps...
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Posted on 3/10/19 at 11:38 am to TigerBait1971
Take housing off binnicle and adjust tension, YouTube is your friend. Would clean screws and Loctite (red) once you get desired results.
Posted on 3/10/19 at 11:38 am to TigerBait1971
There is normally a little plastic plate that pops out somewhere with a tensioning screw underneath
Posted on 3/10/19 at 11:46 am to KemoSabe65
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YouTube is your friend.
But I thought y'all were my friends
.Posted on 3/10/19 at 12:25 pm to TigerBait1971
Friction nut is located below the control handle inside the console. I believe it is an 11/32”. Typically they’re easily adjusted while you’re out on the water.
Posted on 3/10/19 at 12:35 pm to davidwademarine
Thank you David. I'll poke my head in the console later.
I'm 47 and this is my first boat with a steering wheel, ha ha.
I'm 47 and this is my first boat with a steering wheel, ha ha.
Posted on 3/10/19 at 6:34 pm to davidwademarine
Poked my head in the console and you would have to be some sort of Vietnamese midget to get your hand anywhere near where an adjust screw would be.
Guess I'll try taking the cover off the console to see if I can get to it from above.
Guess I'll try taking the cover off the console to see if I can get to it from above.
Posted on 3/10/19 at 8:46 pm to KemoSabe65
Dirt daubers in housing
Posted on 3/18/19 at 1:46 pm to davidwademarine
Is this the nut I need to adjust?
I assume righty-tighty will increase the friction so it won't slip down?
I assume righty-tighty will increase the friction so it won't slip down?
Posted on 3/18/19 at 2:26 pm to TigerBait1971
That doesn’t look like it’s the correct screw. I’m no expert but l’d imagine the tension screw is on the throttle lever itself (not under the console).
Are there screws or “plates” to pop off the throttle assembly?
Are there screws or “plates” to pop off the throttle assembly?
This post was edited on 3/18/19 at 2:27 pm
Posted on 3/18/19 at 3:10 pm to TigerBait1971
Need better pics of binnicle (throttle assembly), there will be a side plate on the right you can take off. Once off, you can see the cables attached to the assembly.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 3:10 pm to Redlos
There is no screw on the throttle lever.
There is one screw at the top of the housing which I guess would allow the housing to pop off.
I just don't want to frick anything up.
The screw in the photo is inside the console just below the throttle lever.
There is one screw at the top of the housing which I guess would allow the housing to pop off.
I just don't want to frick anything up.
The screw in the photo is inside the console just below the throttle lever.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 3:17 pm to KemoSabe65
OK. I'll take more pics of the binnacle when I get home, thanks.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 3:59 pm to KemoSabe65
One screw on the front
Nothing on the lever but the button that let's you increase RPM without engaging the tranny.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 6:50 pm to TigerBait1971
I would be willing to bet that if you take that one screw out, you can probably lift up the black cover and you will find the adjustment screw.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 7:10 pm to EveryoneGetsATrophy
Thanks. Guess I'll take it apart tomorrow.
Posted on 3/19/19 at 6:30 am to TigerBait1971
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Is this the nut I need to adjust? I assume righty-tighty will increase the friction so it won't slip down?
That’s it.
Don’t take the cover off. Listen to a professional.
This post was edited on 3/19/19 at 6:31 am
Posted on 3/19/19 at 6:37 am to davidwademarine
I stand corrected, thanks David
Posted on 3/19/19 at 8:37 am to davidwademarine
Thanks David!!!
Thanks to everyone for their input.
I'll give a try this weekend.
Thanks to everyone for their input.
I'll give a try this weekend.
Posted on 3/23/19 at 7:49 pm to davidwademarine
Many thanks sir.
Took it to the lake this afternoon. 1 turn of that nut did the trick.
Now I have a free hand to drink my beer while cruising.
Took it to the lake this afternoon. 1 turn of that nut did the trick.
Now I have a free hand to drink my beer while cruising.
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