9.9 johnson - can't restart!

mikeforan

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A little history... I bought my boat mid summer last year from my neighbor... it was slow, after servicing we found that only one plug was firing, changed the magneto and all was great.<br />I let it sit all winter and fired it up in the yard ( only 2 pulls! with muffs) the other day and it sounded great.<br />Well, I took it out on the water, started after 7 or 8 pulls and ran nicely for about 15 minutes ( 10 mins at no wake and 5 mins at full throttle) when slowing down at another slow no wake area , it stalled and didn't want to start again. 20 mins later it fired up again after a few pulls but stalled out again after just a few mins. - never to restart again.<br />I sprayed starter fluid into carb - nothing!<br />I changed the plugs - nothing!<br />I'm not sure if its a fuel problem - any suggestions?<br />or an electrical issue - any ideas? can I disable the kill switch... is that a possible solution?<br />I'd like to work on it myself rather than bringing it into the shop... which could take weeks!<br />Thanks for your help!
 

Bear

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Re: 9.9 johnson - can't restart!

I think this will help: Maintaining Johnson/Evinrude 9.9 & 15 hp outboards 1974 – 1992 <br /><br />Check for a spark at both plugs.<br />Fresh fuel?<br />Gas cap vent screw open?<br />Lever in neutral position?<br />Don't use starter fluid. There is no oil in it.<br />Do you know the year or do you have the model number? <br /><br />You really should get a manual for it. Check this link. <br /><br />Good luck!
 
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