Carb top end adjustment

[gteiken]

I recently purchased a used 19

I recently purchased a used 1996 25 hp 4 stroke with no manual. How do I adjust the carb for beter top end? It takes for ever to plain out my 14 ft. rebel. Souldn't it do better? This is my first 4 stroke engine. Someone please help.

 

[fastjeff]

It's got fixed jets. Your

It's got fixed jets. Your problem is typical for 4 strokes--lousy mid-range torque compared to a 2 stroke. You might try less pitch on your prop.

Jeff