1995 sp- base idle speed setting.

[jimmyluke]

I’m putting the carburetor back on after a carb rebuild. In order to get the oil pump set as close as possible now, I would like to know how many turns inward after the idle speed screw touches the lever is a good starting point?
Also I’ve read a number of places on the forum that you recommend 3000 RPM out of water. My manual says 2400 RPM for my 587 model SP. Which do you suggest?
Thanks Jim.

 

[mikidymac]

Two turns in from when it touches should at least get it running.

I would go by the manual then see how it does in the water.

A safe generic rule of thumb is 3000 out of the water and 1500 in the water.

 

[jimmyluke]

Great thank you I appreciate it. My ski does not have a tachometer so I bought A cheap inductive digital tachometer we’ll see how that works for initial set up. Thanks again.