Boat throttle stuck in neutral, free fix!

My 99 crestliner would not shift out of neutral and this is what I did to fix it. This fix actually cost me $4.29 for the lithium grease’

[@chinstrap5233]

There is a tensioner screw on the back side of the spring to lessen or increase pressure of the ball bearing.

[@OB1974]

Just wanted to thank you. Your video helped me fix my neutral/throttle control. My problem was loose screws and mounting plate plus the shift release was not properly secured. 1 hour fix.

[@lionardorodriguez7301]

Thanks so much sir I started working on this at 6:30 am Monday stoped at 8:40am tuesday didn’t fix the problem with shifting I try everything even bending the plate. On Tuesday I made a decision to just buy a new unit, so might as well keep playing with the old one and came across your video looking for a diagram for that unit 🙏🏼 you are live saver sir thanks so much for this amazing video 🙏🏼. Recommend to add to the tittle “repairing OEM Larson Flyer boat throttle”

[@bwmcguire]

Grear Video - I had a stubborn throttle lever on my 1999 Larson Flyer - It would only shift from neutral ifyou pulled the lever towards the driver a bit... and it wouldnt hit reverse unless you went to forward first. It was super annoying and a safety issue to have anyone besides myself driving knowing the trick. This was my exact issue. My tensioner screw didnt seem to function (broken possibly by prior owner?) - but by removing everything, chopping the spring a bit and lubing up my control works like new. Thanks!

[@patrickharvey7351]

Thanks! I have the same set up and the same exact issue! I will give this a shot

[@Prototheria]

I may have missed it, but did you try adjusting the shifter detent friction screw first? It's a screw that preloads the spring you cut and backing it out would have accomplished the same result while leaving the spring intact and not requiring the disassembly you performed. Of course, lubricating it while you're there is always a good idea and worth the time.

[@ryantroppmann8015]

Where is this detent friction screw located?

[@Prototheria]

@@ryantroppmann8015 There's a plastic cover over it aft of the lever. Once you remove that, use a Phillips screwdriver. Righty tighty, lefty loosy.

[@MrGeorgeferreira]

thank u...I'm having the same problem and will try that...thanks

[@travisandrews660]

Do you know who makes that throttle controll? I have the same one and need to replace it, just can't find it anywhere..

[@lisapaulparsons9549]

Great , thanx, good idea!

[@brandone6252]

How did you find parts for it I am looking for the bracket that holds the shift cable from moving

[@elisemgreen1]

yep sure did... I had to get towed in today and that sucked.

[@peytonwilson7103]

Could you please send me a picture of how your cables connect to your motor? Thank you

[@kx5008]

How are you able to access the spring in the handle?

[@natearagon4147]

How did you manage to get to the spring? I can’t seem to be able to get to that hidden thing I have the same exact throttle as you

[@ericschmidt7365]

Curious if u had issues getting it apart after all screws where out. Cant get it to seprate or get the screw back side of ball to co.e out

[@ericschmidt7365]

Found it, push shaft in pull pin from side

[@natearagon4147]

You think I could get your number to call you tomorrow and get some help with this thing and finding that bolt I can’t find it anywhere and no boat shops are open

[@brandonlawrence3534]

How do I go about getting the handle off?…I have the same throttle??

[@chinstrap5233]

Handle to the 3 O"clock position.... Allen wrench in to the 9 O"clock position... loosen about one to two turns. Remove rubber cover of the lock out button... then the center screw.