tailingloop Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 I have a 95 Bayfisher with 115 Yamaha. Unfortunately, I don't get to use it much - once every couple of weeks. Starting it is a chore. I follow the standard procedure of pumping to firm bulb; depressing choke switch and turning key. It will not catch. Eventually, i will get it to turn over but it takes a while. Plugs are good. Any secrets that I am missing? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummer Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 What do you mean it will not catch? The engine will not turn over, or it is turning over and will not start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Are you sure the choke is working correctly? You should be able to hear the linkage moving to close the carbs up. Are you starting the engine tilted all the way down? It makes a difference on carberaterd engines .. all the way down is best for cold start. If your bubble is getting hard I will assume the bubble is turned the correct direction. Are the plugs new or do they just look good? How does the motor start after it is warm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 On 9/13/2017 at 12:28 PM, tailingloop said: I have a 95 Bayfisher with 115 Yamaha. Unfortunately, I don't get to use it much - once every couple of weeks. Starting it is a chore. I follow the standard procedure of pumping to firm bulb; depressing choke switch and turning key. It will not catch. Eventually, i will get it to turn over but it takes a while. Plugs are good. Any secrets that I am missing? Thanks. Make sure choke is working properly. It has a little black arm that attaches the solenoid to the butterflies. If that fell off for any reason you are not getting choke from the key. Check it with the cowling off. If plugs are over a year old replace them. If choke is working and primer bulb fills up and carbs are full try advancing the throttle a hair while starting with choke. Cold carbed two strokes often need a little more throttle/fuel when dead cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 Had a 96 Bayfisher with a 115. We rebuilt the motor a the carbs. I always started it using the choke on the engine and it would start on the second crank. They are strong engines but need to have the carbs serviced and use of rec gas is a must. Too bad Yamaha doesn't support the installed base that loves their two strokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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