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2001 XB idle adjustment
Which screw is it? I need to adjust the idle up about 100 RPM's. It runs great on muffs at idle, but when in the water doesn't. Everything else runs as intended. Serial number OT235389.
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Mercury 3L/4 Stroke/Verado Moderator
Look between the VST and the intake (near the top of the VST).
Hidden behind the VST is a flathead (spring-loaded) screw, that acts as the stop screw for the UPPER throttle plate.
Adjust this screw CLOCKWISE to raise idle speed.
Allow 20-30 seconds for idle speed to stabilize after each adjustment.
One "backup" check you can do to verify your setup correctly- look at IDLE TIMING. A well-setup system (proper fuel delivery, proper TPS setting, proper idle speed) will have IDLE TIMING very close (or dead on) 4 ATDC. This is only an INDICATOR (timing is ECM controlled).
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Thanks Don!!
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Mercury 3L/4 Stroke/Verado Moderator
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