TheBigShooter
New member
Recently purchased my first boat and it came with a 1991 Evinrude 30hp (Not Electric Start). The motor does run and seems to run quite well.
3 Questions;
1 - The flap in the carb is completely closed when the motor is not running - is this the correct resting position for this?
2 - When I twist the throttle on the handle it seems quite stiff - what can I do to improve this? I'm assuming some grease on the cables?
3 - What basic maintenance should I perform before the season starts?
For more information the motor has been sitting for almost 5 years according to the previous owner. he did mention hat the motor ran exceptionally well the last time he had it out and the motor idled fine and revved up fine when I tested the engine. The water relief released the water properly and everything else seems to be in working order. Don't want to contact a dealership or service department and end up having to spend more than I need to.
Thanks!
3 Questions;
1 - The flap in the carb is completely closed when the motor is not running - is this the correct resting position for this?
2 - When I twist the throttle on the handle it seems quite stiff - what can I do to improve this? I'm assuming some grease on the cables?
3 - What basic maintenance should I perform before the season starts?
For more information the motor has been sitting for almost 5 years according to the previous owner. he did mention hat the motor ran exceptionally well the last time he had it out and the motor idled fine and revved up fine when I tested the engine. The water relief released the water properly and everything else seems to be in working order. Don't want to contact a dealership or service department and end up having to spend more than I need to.
Thanks!
