OMC throttle control for Evinrude Outboard

[jt185]

May be a dumb question, but my nephew has a 1994 boat with a 90 hp Evinrude. Runs great but he asked me how to get high idle in neutral. I messed with the throttle controls and could not figure how to get throttle control in neutral. It has a red button under the top of the handle that allows you to shift into gear, but I saw nothing else for high idle. It's an OMC unit. If anyone knows the secret or obvious oversight on my part, I'd be happy to know. Thanks in advance.

Here's a picture of the handle.

 

[DJ]

Re: OMC throttle control for Evinrude Outboard

Pull out, toward seat, on the gear shift lever. That disengages the gear shift portion and allows throttle without going into gear.

 

[bktheking]

Re: OMC throttle control for Evinrude Outboard

Push on the "omc" , most concealed controls work this way, it disengages the shifter. The other style pulls out, either or.

 

[jt185]

Re: OMC throttle control for Evinrude Outboard

Pull out, toward seat, on the gear shift lever. That disengages the gear shift portion and allows throttle without going into gear.

I'll try that. I assume you have to pull it by the base of the shift lever as to not damage it.

 

[jt185]

Re: OMC throttle control for Evinrude Outboard

Push on the "omc" , most concealed controls work this way, it disengages the shifter. The other style pulls out, either or.

I tried pushing on the OMC logo. No go. That's how mine works although it is a button on mine.

 

[jt185]

Re: OMC throttle control for Evinrude Outboard

DJ, you are correct. Thanks a million!!