Throttle linkage or hotfoot, I cant tell.

[Bassman25]

First off, should the throttle shift freely and smooth before starting is there a safety feature I dont know about. sitting in the garage, I cant get it to go forward into gear and tough in reverse. Then If I push the button for the fast idle, it moves freely and I can see the linkage move with the cowl off smoothly.

When on the water yesterday, I started it and backed off the trailer then forward was fine for a few times but when I went to put it back on the trailer I could not get it in neutral it was tough, I ended up shutting off and put in neutral, It has done this off and on since new. Its also idleing around 900 RPM's. I do notice that the hot foot sticks coming back to no throttle as well but only does it sometimes, I am sure there is a spring I need to adjust.

I would love some help here. my dealer is a ways away, so If I can fix that would be great. thanks



2017 Mercury 150 4-stroke
serial number 2B452784

[Bassman25]

Ah ha! The old throttle cable from the shifter was rubbing against the shifter cable and causing it to bind up. Fixed. Now how do I adjust the hotfoot to go back to zero each time?

[SilverFox579]

Look in the FAQ at the top of the 3L forum, there's a topic in there about hotfoot adjustments.

[Bassman25]

Look in the FAQ at the top of the 3L forum, there's a topic in there about hotfoot adjustments.

Thank you!

[Gsmith223]

anyone know how to adjust the hotfoot on a 150 4s? I dont see a mechanical stop on the motor