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    2009 Yamaha 15hp 2 stroke pull cord problem

    This is premix oil. 50:1. Yamalube only. I was assuming the “blobby” bubble exhaust in the water could be from the cylinders clearing out after I had to pull the starter a bunch to start.
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    2009 Yamaha 15hp 2 stroke pull cord problem

    Ok I’ll pull the plugs this afternoon and take a look. I actually do carry a torque wrench! Those are the 10mm bolts aroind the spark plugs? What’s the torque setting? I have limited internet here. Thanks!!!
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    2009 Yamaha 15hp 2 stroke pull cord problem

    Well dang. Everything seems to be in order with the underside of the pull cord assembly. Engine only stuck once yesterday but I did notice when it finally started a bunch of blobby deposits in the exhaust. Engine started right up this morning. The bigger picture is I’m in the Bahamas till mid...
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    2009 Yamaha 15hp 2 stroke pull cord problem

    Yesterday when it locked up I pulled the cord out to where it abruptly stopped (about 16inches) and held tension there. It slowly pulled past the sticking point. After that I could pull the starter cord all the way to start it. Weird. I'll remove the assembly next to see what's happening...
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    2009 Yamaha 15hp 2 stroke pull cord problem

    The engine/lower unit are not locked up. Each time it does this I eventually get it started and it runs fine. To remove the pull start mechanism is that just the bolts on top of the engine? I won't accidently uncoil anything will I? Thanks for the help!!
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    2009 Yamaha 15hp 2 stroke pull cord problem

    Yesterday and today after running the motor in the morning (short run of 10 minutes), when I went to restart a few hours later the pull chord would only pull out a foot or so and then abruptly stop. Sort of acts like the safety cable that won't let the motor start when it's in gear. But I can...
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    Evinrude 4.5 clogged tell tale

    Just getting an unused motor running after 10 years. The tell tale is clogged with some hard deposits. I've scraped out about 1/2" worth but it's still clogged and my tools can't reach anymore. How aggressive can I get with this? Run a drill bit up there? I've heard that there might be a...
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