motor hard to start

[Paul]

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I have a 1997 90hp yamaha

It seems fustrating to be at the boat ramp and trying to start ur motor.

Ive had this motor for about a year now and ive always have trouble starting it.

Well not trouble but it takes a long time to get it started. I have tried to decarbed it.

once it gets warms up it will start up fine.


What do yall think i need to get done in order to make it start in one turn.

carburetor kit? Rebuild motor? check fuel filters?
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[tripleb]

Hello Paul,

Since your motor is 8+ years old, a complete carburator rebuild would probably be in order.

You might also want to check out the link below:

http://www.yamahaoutboardparts.com/c...c;f=1;t=001536

Good luck

[Paul]

yeah i think i need to get that done. is fairly easy to do with a service manual? How do i check to see if the electric choke is working on my control box? always tried it but never seem to help my starting problem

[Ken]

Paul,
Go see my post to Sully for his 90 hp Yammie - I believe you have the same auto choke that he does.
Good luck [img]smile.gif[/img] ,
Ken K

[tripleb]

Hey Paul,

I have never rebuilt the carbs on a Yamaha but I would suspect it to be similar to my old Evinrude ..... quite easy to do with or without a manual. I would suggest that you get a manual though.

If the choke system is the same as my 2005 90 TLRD then it is all automagical ..... con*****ed by the temperature of the motor.

Follow this link to see more discussion concerning the 90 series motor and starting/choke issues:

http://www.yamahaoutboardparts.com/c...c;f=1;t=001536