Hey y’all. Needing some help. So I installed a Hot Foot on my boat maybe 4-5 months ago. Everything works fine but recently I noticed the pedal doesn’t always return to idle. I can however pull it back easy with my foot. I’ve taken the cable off where it connects to the engine and it works perfect returns to idle everytime with it disconnected from the motor. The throttle on the motor however when pushed by hand open doesn’t return all the way to idle. So what’s the deal and how can I fix it?
throttle return on all non racing MERC 2 stroke outboards are not spring loaded to return , a few racing engines had springs, serial number and horsepower needed for more info please
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Spring action is in the HOTFOOT, and spring tension is adjustable.
We will need some engine info to be of any more assistance, however.
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
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It’s a 90 HP Tracker Marine made by Mercury. 2 Stroke 1997 Serial number is OE247017
Tighten up the return spring on the hotfoot and lubricate all pivot points of the hotfoot (as well as cable ends) with light-weight oil. Then see if it's not improved.
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
Mercury Parts, Mercury Outboards, Smartcraft & Accessories, Injector Service, TDR Reeds- BBC Sponsor
platinum cable makes world of difference also when used
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