Posted by Whaler36340 on 07/07/17 - 3:20 PM
#1
First question; after putting my engine in gear there is a very large dead space before the throttle increases the rpm's, and then it is very sensitive with a very very little travel needed to go to WOT. Can I fix this?
Second question; in heavy chop the pounding of the boat moves the throttle. Can and how do you tighten the lever?
Third question; can you add a neutral lock lever to the controls? I have accidentally slipped past neutral more than once and I am sure this is very hard on the gears in the foot. Good thing I bought the foot failure insurance along with my regular boat insurance.
2013 Montauk 150 with Mercury 60hp.
Edited by Whaler36340 on 07/07/17 - 3:32 PM
Posted by butchdavis on 07/08/17 - 6:11 AM
#2
There is probably a tension adjustment for the throttle. It is often located in the handle where it attached to the binnacle usually under a small plastic cover which may have a logo on it. The engine owners manual for my Mercury has instructions for making the adjustment.
Don't be in a hurry when you are shifting to neutral. Ease the handle out of gear. When shifting from neutral it is better to shift quickly.
Posted by Phil T on 07/08/17 - 9:17 AM
#3
Many Mercury owners complained about the Mercury binnacle having a poor detent for neutral. It is not fixable.
The throttle friction adjustment screw is nylon and under the cover near the throttle lever.