Now, I can barely keep it idling in neutral for 30 seconds without it dying, and Ive also noticed that while trolling at the lowest speed it will kill from time to time. Outboards, Shop Rafts, Paddle

Thanks I will look into it. The motor is new to me this summer, bought it from someone who only used it 1-2 times a year in the Boundary Waters. Boat, Boat Buyers Hitches, & It is very very appreciated and I hope you all having a beautiful and un-broken down day out there on the water. If its a blocked jet do you think it is something you can teach yourself to fix or am I best calling a mechanic? General Discussion Forum If your primer bulb feels like it has air in it when it acts up, put a whole new line and bulb in.

Anchor Box Anchors, Fishing Rod & Reel I was saying it would seem odd if it was a spark issue given these symptoms. So you finally did the compression test and that looks good. Could be Water in the Fuel?drain the Carburetor and check for Contamination.just a couple of drops can cause Erratic Running. flat gasket under the plate on top of bottom carb had deteriorated and half coverd the low speed flow. This engine have single carb? stroke yamaha hp outboard condition very motor | Key Largo, FL 33037. Everything was smooth as butter and then it would come very close to stalling out before saving itself and coming back to a normal idle. Like a right numpty. If its a blocked jet do you think it is something you can teach yourself to fix or am I best calling a mechanic? I have just had to clear my Son's OB for exactly that reason. Maybe not your same problem but would not hurt to look. I think it's either the coils or power pack, Had the carbs professional done getting rebuild kit for fuel pump tomorrow. There is less vacuum to say, run a weak fuel pump. Community Covers, Boat Wiring & Marble, Engine That way you can return it to its original position if this turns out not to be the fix. If you cannot keep it running long enough to make an adjustment then open it one quarter turn and see if that improves things. Blocks, Marine stroke 1993 yamaha Someone just said to me that it was probably a fuel issue and I totally believed it without investigating myself! Right that makes sense. Call us at (305) 251-4067 or contact us below. As has been said above, check that the cable is actually connected to something at the outboard end. Starters, Marine Solar Power If youre still experiencing issues, please contact your local Yamaha Outboard Dealership. The outlaw or pirate mindset is very liberating and free of stress. your boats Gel Coat Match, Shop When its completely charged, reinstall the battery and cables. outboard carburetors In the Miami area, contact Eric's Outboard Marine Service. This engine have single carb? It wouldn't start at the launch this weekend, so the problem has gotten worse. Holders, Cabin Accessories & On 02/07/2018 at 11:55, Mike Hurley said: Yamaha outboard 25hp suddenly wont go into high revs. It goes without saying or at least it should that you should check all other obvious things before making any adjustments. Adjust from there. I will totally be using that when I try to clean up my little engine which I am sure it needs. Systems, Lowrance Hook2-4 GPS

Now, Shop When the engine is cold, I usually have to keep revving (and sometimes rapidly pulling out the choke and pushing it back in) to keep it running. Communication, Auto Pilot Erics Outboard Marine has created this guide with some tips for troubleshooting your Yamaha 4-stroke motor. I would suggest a new fuel filter and rebuild the fuel pump. However carburettor jets or water would be my first thought. Seats, Pontoon Boat Seats & Parts, Boat Tubing & Thanks steelespike. Ran awesome for a couple months then developed a similar problem to yours. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Smoke

How does it act at idle Does it stumble when to push the throttle?

You could try screwing the tank air vet screw down (light bulb moment - see below) but the engine may suck sir into the tank via an old filler cap seal. I'm fighting this monster harder than ever. Dont worry about the brand, the principles are the same. Only happened in neutral at idle. I think it is about the level of maintenance that I might actually be capable of. problems seem to be solved. What happens if you remove the air filter on top of the carburettor while it's running? Parts, Inflatable Carefully record every adjustment you make.

installed a new gasket. Once thats done, you can try the Yamaha outboards starter again. I have run probably 6-8 tanks of fuel through the outboard this summer so I dont think its an issue with old gas. Seats, Offshore Boat Take the time to clean off any other debris or buildup with a solution of one cup of water and one tablespoon of baking soda. Deals, Electronics Pumps, Livewell Aerator Pumps Viewing 11 posts - 1 through 11 (of 11 total), trim.20FEEC57-AFBE-4047-A68E-C8A96CE83816.mov, For Sale: Left Handed Rifle Remington 700. What youre describing sounds to me like a lean sneeze. Savers, Boat Trailer Guides & What should I be looking at in terms of fuel delivery? I check it often now.

Acessories, Fish Cleaning All times are GMT-5. Trolling Motors, Shop Maintenance, Fiberglass & Epoxy Software, Digital Parts, Sacrificial Anodes & So I am now about to watch any videos on youtube I can find to learn how to replace this myself. In fact, it's just been a "cantankurous" SOB since I got it (probably the reason the previous owner sold it). High Back Reclining Helm Seat, Cabin and Accessories, Electronic Navigation AN Sign up for a new account in our community. If not, you can proceed to charge it. It will normally clear quite easily just by soaking and blowing. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.

Screws, Boat Handles, Pulls, Looked motor over real good and found loose bolt. Pumps, Marine Pump Replacement One it is warm, it will accelerate from idle without bogging or stalling. I did manage to foul a plug on mine from idling a bunch and it caused the motor to act up. Bilge Pump, Tires, Rims, & Hub It seals just fine. Dollies, SportsStuff Great Big We hope these tips for troubleshooting your Yamaha 4-Stroke Motor have come in handy. Lights, Boat Trailer If youre not sure where to begin, then youve come to the right place. The other day while cruising at medium revs it suddenly cut right down to low revs and slowed right down. I'd suggest that for the 1st time, get someone to do it who has done it before - there are quite a few little bits that can be dropped, hinges on floats, washers, gaskets and such like. Biminis, View New plugs. http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Yamaha/Outboard/2002/25MSH3A/CARBURETOR/parts.html. ^^^^ Dirty jet or bad fuel pump (some motors have just one fuel pump, others have two). But I noticed that if I left it idling in neutral, it would seem to gasp for fuel.

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Hardware, Boat Cabin That is where the engine is running just a little lean and cant quite maintain itself at idle so it occasionally sneezes by briefly stalling. Login, Boats This is the video you need. Plumbing, Anchor Locks, Boat Deck Yamaha 25 fuel issue? Installed a new one and gasket. Caulking, Marine Engine & Circuit By lean, I am not talking about fule to oil, Im talking about fuel/air mixture at the carb. ha ha. Thank you all that replied . Try to warm up the engine before making any adjustments if possible. Pull the carbs and have them ultrasonically cleaned, new fuel filter, and plugs, things that should be done anyway and start there. All, Boat Bimini Boat Repair, Boat Paint & I might be stating the obvious but have you checked the throttle cable has not snapped/come off? Next, use a pair of pliers to remove the fuse holder. There are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot starter issues. Remove float (watch for fuel shut off pin falling out and getting lost), You will find the main jet 'inside' the top of the 'bowl' screwed into the body of the carb. If youre the proud owner of one of these engines, you know how powerful and reliable they can be.

Kits, Seadog Stainless Steel Cup Professionals. Had the carbs professional done getting rebuild kit for fuel pump tomorrow. yes alan istotally amazing! You can count on our Yamaha Certified Master Technicians to get to the bottom of it. For electric-starting models, youll want to check the main fuse to confirm its not blown.

Are the spark plugs clean and correctly gapped? If you do it yourself use your mobile phone to take pictures of everything you do, as you do it.

Marine Battery Chargers, Shop Deals, Camping & RV Im not opposed to having a tune-up done since the motor is new to me, but Id like to try to see what I can do on my own first. Manufacturer, Boat Tables & The idle jets in a carb are much smaller than the high speed one. Detectors, Binoculars & Deals, Dealer It's easy! Terminals, Marine Fuse Blocks & Accessories, Boat Lift Canopy Transom Tubes, Shop It also suffered from gloopy fuel, so I started adding 'snake oil' to the fuel which helped. The cable had shearedoff at where it's bolted to the outboard engine and turns a bit that tells the engine when to go from forward/neutral to reverse. Both are relatively cheap fixes and are considered maintenance items, especially if you run oxygenated fuel. I suppose you have unscrewed the air vent screw that is normally in the tank filler cap! (download the manuals, take it slowly and work on a table with a cloth on it to catch the bits that drop out). Hardware, Boat Seat They tend to rotate the stator that sits below the flywheel. Switches, Shore Power & AC Accessories, Boat At the dock with engine warm, I would richen by about 1/8 turn increments (turning mixture screw out is rich) and allow it to run and see what happens. Powered by Invision Community. I have a 1989 20 LG with dual carbs. Maintenance, Pumps and Tops, Other Furniture, Boat Seat Pedestals & Fishing Lures, Fishing Rod Holders & and thanks cereal tiller, I will have a look at how to drain the carburetor. Harware, Marine Nuts, Bolts, & A forum community dedicated to Small Skiff owners and enthusiasts. When I purchased a used 2006 25hp I went thru carbs, installed new plugs, cleaned fuel filter and installed new Yamaha fuel line assembly that terminated into tank with a brass 90 fitting and hose clamp. Note the original position of the screw before you start making adjustments. Axles, Boat Trailer Tie Deals, Trailering Nonetheless, this is the kind of help I need!

Bilge Pumps, Shop Hardware, Marine July 2, 2018 in New to Boating? Any advice you might be able to give on this would be amazing! & Live Bait Boarding, Paddles & And super thanks to mike hurley for stating the obvious because obviously I need it stated. Protection, Dock Storage & yes compression make a big difference in how well a motor runs, so you can get a loaner tool at most auto part stores and pull all plugs to test all cylinders. Accessories, Big Jon All content remains the copyright of its respective owner. Exactly what I was going to suggest. Next time it gasps, pump the primer bulb. Adjust it with a spark plug gap tool if necessary. Blow down the holes and try and clear them, if you cannot, then try a single bristle from a hairbrush or toothbrush and gently poke it thru. Your fuel pump could be getting weak as well. In future : Turn off the petrol before stopping the engine, keep it running until it either starts to 'race' or starts to 'hunt', then turn off the ignition and the carb will be dry and won't get gummed up. I have a 1997 Yamaha 25 HP (MSHV) outboard. Hardware, Boat Seats by Supplies, Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, Always start with the easy, before you commence with dismantling complicated assemblies which you don't understand. You are using an out of date browser. If anyone has any advice that might help I would really appreciate it. Copyright 2019 IBOATS. x, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. I have taken it out twice since then and the motor runs good so far thanks again. DO NOT POKE WIRE, PINS OR ANYTHING ELSE INTO THE HOLES - YOU WILL DAMAGE AND PROBABLY ENLARGE THEM. Appreciate the feedback. I have a 2007/2008 25hp Yamaha two-stroke that Im trying to diagnose an issue on. Platforms, Slide Cable, Marine Batteries & Remove them with a spark plug wrench so you can inspect them. 2022 Eric's Outboard - Marine Service Inc. - Powered by ARI Network Services - ARI Responsive Websites, 8755 SW 129th St The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, https://shallowwatersolutions.com/troller_support_legtsl, Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Jacks, Boat Trailer Brakes & Storage | Miami, FL 33176, 98750 Overseas Hwy Shelters, Boat When I adjust the idle screw down to a more normal range (around 700 RPM - in neutral), it will steadily lose RPM and quickly die. I thought the carbs were dirty for sure so I rebuilt them and all three looked perfect. But even better would be a recommendation of where I could order a new cable, hopefully somewhere that would be sympathetic to someone who doesn't really know what they are doing but eager to learn and do it themselves. If theres no damage, the next step is to remove any seaweed or other debris that might have become entangled in it. Tackle Boxes, Fishing Bait & Biminis, RV & Trailer This motor is driving me nuts. But I don't understand how you would 'turn off the petrol' before the engine? Oars, Wakeboard, Wakesurf &

Another common issue that you may need to troubleshoot is vibration. If youve run 6-8 tanks this summer, Im not betting on bad gas.

I didnt actually know this was a thing. Boat, Sell A If you find that the connection at the center of the fuse is broken, then youre dealing with a blown fuse. It is not odd at all.

I don't have an RPM gauge, but have a good idea that if I keep the RPMs over 1000 it will idle, maybe a cough every once in a while, but it will recover on it's own. Holder, Anchor & Dock No, I haven't checked compression - not exactly sure how to do that (buy a gauge and test it in the spark plug holes?). Thanks for replying I have pulled the cover off the fuel pump and there was some gunk in it so I cleaned the best I could but I couldn't take the whole pump off the carb. Helm Seats, Shop I am at a total loss with my Yamaha outboard 25Hp engine. Vinyl, Floating Boat For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I took a video of the issue but its too big to attach here. I had the bolt that goes through the accelerator arm loosen.

My little 2hp 4 stroke had a blocked jet one year when i forgot to drain the fuel over winter, fairly easily cured if you can find instructions. Once again, if you find damage, youll need to take it in for repairs. Does it just quit if you idle too low? Deals, Boat Seats I have the same motor and it had a very small hole in the fuel pump diaphragm and it caused the same type of problems. The motor would rev up in gear get on plane and the bog way down. Yamaha Outboards: Click here to browse the models. If youre experiencing issues with the engine starting or running, there are some troubleshooting steps you can try. By lean, I am not talking about fule to oil, Im talking about fuel/air mixture at the carb. It sounds like we have different setups - mine has only 1 carb (and no flat plate). Either find a way to submerge the lower unit in a trash can, barrel, etc or do this at a quiet public access with the boat in the water. Trailer Winches, Shop Racks, Fish Finders, Sounders Instruments, VHF Radios & Sealant, & It's a part of the carb float bowl. Riptide Terrova 80 Trolling Motor w/i-Pilot & Bluetooth, Inflatable They only last so long. Fenders, Boat Trailer ha ha! The engine started fine and goes low revs fine but wont go anymore than that no matter how much throttle I give it. But at least I have got some really good advice on how to clean and care for my engine and how to clean the carburettor. This helps enormously when you come to put it back together and you can't quite remember where that little spring came from and where it should go back!

Good luck and don't be 'frit' to try it. Cushions, Lexington Covers, Boat Cover So stupid to make assumptions like that. Maybe the tick-over jet is clear, but the main jet (that comes into play at high throttle levels) is blocked ? Carefully scrape away any corrosion on the battery terminals with a wire-bristle brush. On the first few trips out this summer the motor ran like a top at wide open throttle and would troll for hours on end at the lowest setting without issue. Telescopes, Covers and Fuel issue?

Accessories, Marine DC Power Plugs Accessories, Pontoon Bimini Ideally remove the carburettor (normally just 2 bolts), disconnect fuel hose, disconnect throttle and choke cables and remove from the engine. Fasteners, Boat Windshield Ha ha.