Problems with motor idle

Mr. Sparky

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I have a 1994 Mariner outboard. I need to give it a little throttle when starting after a minute or so I tried to put it in neutral and it will die it will not idle. I have researched on how to adjust the idle I have tried that still nothing I am at a loss can someone please help.
 

Dukedog

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1994 mariner what? 5 hp or 500 hp?... carb, efi?
 
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Scott Danforth

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most likely the carb(s) need to be cleaned.
 
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