T-H Marine Hot Foot Original Foot Throttle

T-H Marine Hot Foot Original Foot Throttle

The T-H Marine Hot Foot Original Foot Throttle allows you to drive your boat like your car. With this foot throttle, you keep both hands on the wheel and control the throttle with your foot. If your foot is removed, the throttle returns to idle, allowing for safe operation of high performance boats. The T-H Marine Hot Foot has been the number one throttle on the market for 30+ years. It improves throttle control for all outboard and inboard engines. The all cast aluminum construction with stainless steel hardware makes this unit lightweight and resistant to corrosion. The non-sticking Teflon and Nylon bearing surfaces provide trouble-free operation.

Features:

• Provides added safety and performance
• Improves throttle control for all outboards and inboards
• All cast aluminum and stainless steel hardware
• Lightweight and resistant to corrosion
• Non-sticking Teflon and Nylon bearing surfaces
• Nylon and Teflon bushings on all critical pivot points
• Stainless steel spring returns engine to idle position when released
• Equipped with toe clip for additional safety in extreme conditions
• Mounts directly to floor of boat with four screws (not included)
• Uses standard control cables for easy hook-up
• Patened Idle Stop for FICHT and Optimax engines

How to Install T-H Marine Hot Foot Original Foot Throttle

• Select a mounting location that is comfortable and install mounting screws (not included).
• Mounting location should be such that there are no sharp bends in cable to cause binding or friction.
• NOTE: The Hot Foot will require a throttle cable that is 2 feet longer than shift cable. Remove throttle cable from engine and replace with longer cable.
• Select cable location by engine type:

• Install 1/4-20 x 1" bolt through cable end.
• Thread 1/4-20 nut onto bolt and screw bolt into the upper end 1a of pivot arm (Honda, Suzuki, Mercury), or lower end 4a of pivot arm (OMC, Yamaha, Chrysler) until bolt is flush with back side. Tighten hex nut to lock assembly in place.
• Operate Hot Foot Throttle by hand to determine if cable operation is smooth and travel is adequate top open linkage on engine to full throttle.
• Spring tension may also be adjusted to achieve a smooth return to idle when pedestal is released.
• All moving parts and pivot points should be lubricated with a quality marine lubricant periodically. 

This information and more is provided on the back of the T-H Marine Hot Foot packaging. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the T-H Marine Hot Foot Original Foot Throttle used for?

The T-H Marine Hot Foot Original Foot Throttle lets you control your boat's throttle with your foot while keeping both hands on the steering wheel. It is designed to improve throttle control for outboard and inboard engines. When your foot is removed, the throttle returns to idle.

What engines is the T-H Marine Hot Foot Original Foot Throttle compatible with?

The Hot Foot Original is designed for all outboard and inboard engines and uses standard control cables for hookup. The installation instructions provide specific cable connection methods for Mercury, Honda, Suzuki, OMC, Yamaha, and Chrysler applications.

Does the Hot Foot require a longer throttle cable?

Yes. The installation instructions state that the Hot Foot requires a throttle cable that is 2 feet longer than the shift cable. The existing throttle cable should be removed from the engine and replaced with the longer cable before installation.

How is the T-H Marine Hot Foot Original mounted to a boat?

The Hot Foot mounts directly to the boat floor using four screws, which are not included. Choose a comfortable mounting location where the throttle cable can be routed without sharp bends that could cause binding or friction.

How does the Hot Foot return the engine to idle?

The Hot Foot uses a stainless steel spring to return the engine to the idle position when the pedal is released. Spring tension can be adjusted to achieve a smooth return to idle. The installation instructions also recommend periodically lubricating moving parts and pivot points with a quality marine lubricant.

What safety features does the T-H Marine Hot Foot Original have?

The Hot Foot includes a toe clip for additional safety in extreme conditions and a patented Idle Stop for FICHT and Optimax engines. Its pedal-operated design also allows the throttle to return to idle when the operator's foot is removed.

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