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    Sticky Throttle cable? Shift Cable? Help!

    The boat shuts off. I’ve had to emergency shut the boat off when docking a couple times last year because I couldn’t get it into neutral
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    Sticky Throttle cable? Shift Cable? Help!

    This problem started end of last summer. We’ve had the boat for 4 years. No switches have been disconnected
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    Sticky Throttle cable? Shift Cable? Help!

    Unfortunately, we bought the boat used, and it did not come with a manual. I believe i can find the manual online.
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    Sticky Throttle cable? Shift Cable? Help!

    Thanks! I appreciate the links! As stated above, this is my first I/O. We did try and lube the throttle cable last night to see if it would move better. it didnt improve much. Not sure if the wire is garbage on the inside or... The engine has never died when moving the throttle back and forth...
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    Sticky Throttle cable? Shift Cable? Help!

    to clarify, if the switch IS working properly when i push it, then its the throttle cable that needs replaced if the switch is NOT working, i should replace the the interrupter switch instead. correct? I appreciate all help and advice. this is my first I/O so im not entirely familiar with all...
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    Sticky Throttle cable? Shift Cable? Help!

    Hey folks, I have a '94 Rinker Captiva 190. has the 4.3L mercruiser alpha one. Ive had this boat now for 4 years, no issues (other than light annual maintence). Last summer, noticed the motor kept getting stuck in gear, even though the throttle was in neutral position. The engine doesnt die at...
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