Boat Repair/40 hp evinrude

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I have a 1996 40hp Evinrude that run great but shakes when idling

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here is what you do...on the side of the carb you will see a flst blade screw..slowly and lightly count the number of turns it goes in defore it stops...do not force....turn the screw out 2 turns....start engine...adj the screw of each carb so it has the highest idle speed...do that to all carbs...   let me know what happens..

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Taught Marine electronics at NOVA CC IN ALEXANDRIA VA

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certified, Yamaha outboards,yamaha stern drives, Mercury outboard, Mercruiser, Evinrude. Johnson, Mariner, suzuki, Volvo Penta, Honda,

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