1. Sep 1, 2010 #1
   

   Capt_Bob I Love microskiff.com!

   

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   A friend just purchased a 16' skiff w/ a 98' 40hp Tohatsu. It'll start right up but then just race like it's WOT. It will start without giving it gas or choke, but then it's off to the races. Any ideas will be appreciated.

    

   Capt_Bob, Sep 1, 2010

   Capt_Bob, Sep 1, 2010
3. Sep 1, 2010 #2
   

   anytide Administrator Staff Member

   

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   does it run wot then stall out :-/,each time ????
   -'tide

    

   anytide, Sep 1, 2010

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5. Sep 1, 2010 #3
   

   aflatsnut I Love microskiff.com!

   

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   Is it tiller or remote?

    

   aflatsnut, Sep 1, 2010

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6. Sep 1, 2010 #4
   

   Brett > PRO STAFF <

   

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   High rpms at start can be caused by:
   Idle screw set too high
   or a malfunctioning choke solenoid

    

   Brett, Sep 1, 2010

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7. Sep 2, 2010 #5
   

   Frank_Sebastian Well-Known Member

   

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   I assume it is not a tiller engine. Take the throttle linkage loose under the cowl and see where the idle is without it being hooked to the controls.
   
   Better yet I would take it to a Tohatsu tech if I wasn't familiar with outboards.
   
   Best regards,
   Frank_S

    

   Frank_Sebastian, Sep 2, 2010

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8. Sep 2, 2010 #6
   

   anytide Administrator Staff Member

   

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   x2 -if its been sitting around for a long time -prolly has gummy carbawader

    

   anytide, Sep 2, 2010

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