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CycloneShaun
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Tue Aug 16, 2016 10:17 pm Posts: 135 Location: Raceland, LA
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 PD CC throttle lever won't stay
Hey, first time poster here. Just bought my first MM boat a couple weeks ago. I'm having an issue with the throttle control on the center console. When you go WOT it will stay for just a second and then walks itself back down. I tried adjusting the tension screw, but after only two rides it's doing the same thing. Not to mention when I tighten it up it's very hard to move the throttle lever.
Not really sure if this is a common problem with the CC model PD's? Any help would be greatly appreciated as having to hold the throttle with one hand and steer with the other gets old real quick.
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Tue Aug 16, 2016 10:25 pm |
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reharbert
MMT Addict
Joined: Tue Mar 17, 2015 1:38 am Posts: 606 Location: Beaumont, Texas
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 Re: PD CC throttle lever won't stay
Is it a new boat? If that's the case, call the manufacturer.
If it's not, you might have to open up the assembly. Look for a part that looks worn, specifically anything that helps create the tension to hold it in position.
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Thu Aug 18, 2016 10:45 am |
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dead animal
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:18 pm Posts: 1726
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 Re: PD CC throttle lever won't stay
when u get it set like u want it, jam a stick between the handle and the console so it can't move.
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Thu Aug 18, 2016 12:03 pm |
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BlueShamu
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:13 pm Posts: 5605 Location: D'town, LA
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 Re: PD CC throttle lever won't stay
I have to keep one hand on the throttle all the time. You need to get a suicide knob for your steering wheel. Opens up a whole new gear for you when it comes to steering and throttle control.
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Thu Aug 18, 2016 6:23 pm |
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CycloneShaun
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Tue Aug 16, 2016 10:17 pm Posts: 135 Location: Raceland, LA
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 Re: PD CC throttle lever won't stay
I actually sent the boat back into the shop today to have them install hydraulic steering as the cc steering is pretty tough in thick weeds and mud especially driving slow speeds. I actually mentioned this problem to them and they called me back and said that somehow there was some slack in the throttle cable and it got caught and bent when I was turning and that was causing the issue. They installed a new throttle cable but I haven't got to try it out yet. I'll know for sure tomorrow.
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Thu Aug 18, 2016 11:07 pm |
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MaXXis85
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:23 am Posts: 6233 Location: Tarkington, TX
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 Re: PD CC throttle lever won't stay
You might have to put more pressure on the casing of the morse cable. You are fighting the governor spring.
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Fri Aug 19, 2016 8:33 am |
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OwenDickeson
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:45 pm Posts: 9869
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 Re: PD CC throttle lever won't stay
I never had a problem with the tension screw on mine, I can set it at whatever position and take my hand off and cruise, but I am also running a Mikuni.
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Fri Aug 19, 2016 11:00 am |
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CycloneShaun
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Tue Aug 16, 2016 10:17 pm Posts: 135 Location: Raceland, LA
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 Re: PD CC throttle lever won't stay
Well I took it out this morning. Didn't make a long run because the first place I stopped the sacalait were biting, but no problems whatsoever with the throttle lever. Smoothest it's been since I bought the boat and it stays right where you put it which makes me believe it was probably bent the entire time.
I also learned that hydraulic steering is an essential....wow what a difference.
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