T-H Marine "Hot Foot" Foot Throttle Control

T-H Marine Hot Foot Original Foot Throttle

T-H Marine "Hot Foot" Foot Throttle Control
SKU:
T-H-HF-1
$300.99
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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:
    • Mercury except Gen II:
      • Insert throttle cable trunnion into 2 upper trunnion holder on side plate and install cotter pin to retain trunnion.
      • Bend cotter pin to keep in place.
    • Honda, Mercury Gen II, Suzuki, or Pull Type Throttle Using 3300 Series Cable:
      • Position cable so that cable clamp C fits into groove in trunnion area of cable.
      • Replace clamp and screws to side plate 1.
      • Screw cable end D onto end of cable slide and tighten to lock nut against cable end.
    • OMC:
      • Insert throttle cable trunnion into 3 lower trunnion holder on side plate and install cotter pin to retain trunnion.
      • Bend cotter pin to keep in place.
    • Yamaha, Chrysler, or Push Type Throttle Using 3300 Series Cable:
      • Position cable so that cable clamp C fits into groove in trunnion area of cable.
      • Replace clamp and screws to side plate 4.
      • Screw cable end D onto end of cable slide and tighten lock nut against cable end.

TH Marine Hot Foot Install
  • 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. 

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Other Details

Google Product Type:
Control
Product MPN:
HF-1
Product UPC:
733572001600

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