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Inspect the throttle cable and sheath to be sure that the and sheath are anchored securely throughout their length. Sloppiness in the cable may result from the sheath coming loose and flexing, thus limiting the cable travel. Re-anchor the cable and sheath in its proper location if necessary. Use a screwdriver, pliers or a wrench, depending on the type of connection, to disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle. Move the throttle into the neutral position.
If you're unable to regulate your boat's speed effectively, you can end up in a tight situation quickly. One of the problems with regulating your boat's speed might be loose, ineffective throttle control, sometimes called "slop." If you find that you've got "slop" in your throttle cable, you probably need to adjust the cable so that you have firm control over your boat's throttle setting and speed.
Pull the throttle cable to its attachment point on the throttle. Adjust the cable by moving it until it lines up exactly with the attachment point. [links]
Connect the cable to the attachment point on the throttle linkage without moving the throttle. The type of connection will vary according to your boat.
Re: Sticky Throttle/Shift cable
Might just be me I guess. I really don't run anyone elses boat, and I've only had 2 of my own over the past 15 years. Maybe they were so old and wore out I don't know how they're supposed to feel, LOL! I'll pop cables off both the linkge end, and shift lever end and at least isolate the problem. Maybe it just needs to be used.
What sterndrive do you have? more
Lubricating an outboard motor's throttle cable appears to be a straightforward proposition: you add lubricant to the cable. What that description doesn't address is the adventure you face as you gain access to the throttle cable ends to which you must apply the lubricant. With a few twists of a screwdriver and a few taps of a hammer, you get a lubricated throttle control cable and the grand tour of your outboard's throttle control system.
Press the release and remove the motor's top cover. Set the cover aside.
Loosen the control handle screw, recessed in the center of the back of the remote housing, three turns with an Allen wrench. Set a punch on the Allen screw and tap the punch lightly with a plastic mallet. Finish loosening the screw to remove the control handle. more
Answer: I would do this every oil change which is about 1000 miles on my Scooter. more
It took my brain a couple seconds to fire on all cylinders and realize all I had to do was hit the kill switch.
There you go, don’t be like me and riding your scooter around town while the throttle suddenly sticks fully open.
This stuff is the bomb.
That is about all there is to fixing a sticky throttle cable on a motorcycle, scooter, ATV, or even a car. more