sticky throttle on 15-hp

[WayneS]

I have a 1977 15-hp Evinrude that has not been run for awhile. The throttle is very hard to move. The ring that sits just under the flywheel that rotates when the throttle is turned seems gummed up. It can be moved by hand, but not easily. What is the best way to free this up?

[Michael j]

If the ignition plate is tight the best way to free it up is to remove the flywheel & ignition plate, clean & put a light grease on the bushing
( nylon ring ).