Disconnect the throttle cable from the motor linkage and verify idle is set
correctly (600 to 800 rpms in gear in the water moving forward). There is a
set screw on the linkage that goes against a stop to adjust. Out of the
water or in neutral it may idle as high as 1000 or more rpms depending on
the boat and prop. The closer you can get it to 600 and it stay running
smoothly and shift into gear without dieing the better you are for the
gears.

Once adjusted properly reconnect the throttle cable so it has not slop in
it.

Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com


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How do you adjust the idle on this year model? I just need it to drop
a tad. Thanks,