Throttle Issue

[nsteffens]

I have a 2002 SAN and when I'm out, I sometimes have a problem accidentally bumping the throttle from forward to reverse and it sounds harsh on the tranny. I thought there was a locking system so I didn't have this issue. I was out on my buddy's 2003 SAN and I noticed that it locked when in neutral and you had to lift the ring in order to move the throttle in forward or reverse. I checked my throttle ring to see if it was stuck or wasn't engaging and I could lift it normal and when I release, it went back to the normal position, but still no lock in neutral.

What can I check or adjust so it will lock when in neutral? Just don't want to screw up the tranny by not having the lock working.

[NautiqueJeff]

Yours should certainly lock. I am not sure if you need this entire assembly or not, but take a look here:

http://nautiqueparts.com/controlsing...6boats-on.aspx

You might try calling Whiter Lake to ask if you can just buy the locking part of the assembly. I don't know if it is sold seperately or not.

[nsteffens]

Thanks NautiqueJeff. I'll give White Lake a try.

[nsteffens]

I checked the locking ring at the base of the throttle and the position looked good. It seems like the spring or some debris is causing the lock not to engage. I will be taking it apart soon to investigate.

[AB]

Until then, I would pull out your neutral knob while not underway.