Mercury Controls

[rainman5]

I have a 2002 Suntracker Party Barge with a 50 HP Bigfoot 4 stroke that i am having problems with, and believe it is in the controls. I was having problems getting it to idle, now that I have it to where it will idle once I put it in forward or reverse it doesnt move, I have been looking for a diagram of this control to see if it is something I am capable of adjusting. I had it at a dealer last year and was told he had taken the control off and greased and adjusted this. My question where can i find a working diagram of this controls.
Thanks very much
Raymond on Lake Weiss Centre Al

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Mercury Controls

My lead-in question is "how did you adjust the idle?"

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: Mercury Controls

EFI or carb?

 

[rainman5]

Re: Mercury Controls

I didnt adjust the idel or turn anything it sometimes will idle, I had it to idle 20 minutes the other day before it quit running. I was told to take the screw out of the side bowl of carburetors and check for trash and water I did that, was all. I spent $800 on it last year having the carbs cleaned and controls adjusted and was hoping not to have that expense again. I have it docked here on Lake Weiss and have used it at least once a month, so it shouldnt be because of sitting up. It just doesnt move once in gear.
Thanks

 

[rainman5]

Re: Mercury Controls

it has 4 carbs. I also use the sta bil to prevent the varnish buildup
Thanks

 

[rainman5]

Re: Mercury Controls

I have the manual on this motor but it doesnt have the information I need for the remote control box, does anyone know where I can get a manual or information on this controls on a 2002 Suntracker Party Barge with a 50 HP Merc 4 stroke bigfoot.