Throttle question

[jmalvaso]

When first starting, my throttle does not always go into neutral, I am always pushing the center button, but have to move the throttle back and forth in order to get neutral to catch. Any suggestions?

1999 2400 SCR

[mmwjr]

Since you said push the center button I believe you are trying to disengage the shift function and not put the drive into neutral; correct? If this is correct the throttle must first be in neutral/idle in order to push the button and disengage the shift mechanism.

[jmalvaso]

I cannot always disengage the drive. Otherwise, when first startup, I want to pump the gas and start with little throttle in neutral. The problem is getting into neutral. The throttle lever is straight up, I press the center button and move the throttle forward, but this doesn’t alway disengage the drive.

[mmwjr]

When the control handle is straight up is the outdrive actually in neutral?

[mmwjr]

You could also try disconnecting the shift cable in the engine compartment to see if that makes a difference. If it does I suspect the cables needs adjusting else the throttle control is wearing out.

[jmalvaso]

yes, it is in neutral when it's straight up