Throttle moves back when I let go of it

[depressedlionsfan]

I have a 1970 85 horse Johnson, the throttle moves backward when I let go of it the only way that I can go fast is to keep my hand on the lever.

 

[billy4hp]

Re: Throttle moves back when I let go of it

I have a 1970 85 horse Johnson, the throttle moves backward when I let go of it the only way that I can go fast is to keep my hand on the lever.

Most controls have a throttle friction knob which sets the tension on how easily the controls move, if your's has one, increasing the friction will help hold the throttle in the desired position without holding your hand on the control all the time...

Personally once my boat is on plane, I always have my hands on or near the control. You never know when you will have to cut the throttle, especially one a busy waterway...

HTH

 

[Boss Hawg]

Re: Throttle moves back when I let go of it

Most controls have a throttle friction knob which sets the tension on how easily the controls move, if your's has one, increasing the friction will help hold the throttle in the desired position without holding your hand on the control all the time...

Personally once my boat is on plane, I always have my hands on or near the control. You never know when you will have to cut the throttle, especially one a busy waterway...

HTH

Reading your reply i realized i do the same thing - Bet a lot do without even thinking about it

 

[Benny1963]

Re: Throttle moves back when I let go of it

check your friction knob also may have miss adjusted cable.
i use a hot foot but i drive with hand on control out of habit