Mercury 20 HP throttle won't move

[rhhmunro]

Hi all

A quick question. Just bought a new Merc 20 outboard, haven't run it up yet, just going to get a big bucket. The throttle won't twist at all either forward or reverse. Is this normal when the engine isn't running?

[samt]

Try turning the prop.. if its got the tiller twist shift.

sometimes the dog clutch sits in a position that it wont engage.

[rhhmunro]

Cheers - just got it going all fine now !