Correct idle rpms? 2001 90 hp

[jeff6898]

2001 Mercury 90 HP Does anyone know what the rpm's at idle should be? I am reading 1,000 rpms at idle on muffs.

 

[mcdgary]

Re: Correct idle rpms?

My 25 HP specs gives 700-800 in Forward gear, i.e., just as forward is engaged. Note: if adjusted too low it will die as forward is engaged - bad.