How to rev with Fake Lake on? 2003 22v

[rob_and_trish]

Hello all,
Had an issue the other week on the lake - boat would start idle for a few secs, then die. Started, put it in gear and again die. Sounded like an issue I had 2 years ago, changing the fuel filter solved it. So today I changed the fuel filter, hooked up the fake lake, and she started right up. It idled for about 5 mins w/ no issues. I'm 99% sure that was the issue, but Id to be able to give the engine some gas, just to be sure. I don't see anyway of doing that w/out putting it in gear. I know having the prop turn while out of the water is a big no-no, so putting it gear is no an option.

Looking at the shifter - there is just the "pull" lever at the top part of the throttle to engage the tranny. I do not see any other way to give the motor some gas with out engaging the tranny.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
-Rob

[hossdog]

There should be a button at the bottom of the lever where it attaches to the boat. It will probably have a screw on it. Push in on that and the push the throttle forward to rev it. The button will put it in neutral.

[giers]

Is there a push button on the pivot point on the throttle lever. If there is, it is your neutral button. If you push it in you can use your throttle lever to rev your motor and your transmission will be in neutral.

Hossdog and I were typing at the sometime.

[rob_and_trish]

Ok, Just took a look at it - I see where you are talking about. I will give it a shot. Thanks for the quick replies guys.

[Moki]

Actually, on my year boat which is closer to yours, you pull out the knob that is on the throttle assembly while it is neutral and then you can rev while staying in neutral.