1990 Yamaha 15hp; Help

FLTM

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My 15 hp yamaha will not accelerate with the manual choke pushed all the way in. If I pull it out partially it runs fine and accelerates.If im running at high speed in gear I can pull the choke out to get fast speed. Seems like a mixture problem. The engine seems to run fine as long as I keep choke partially closed (lever partially out). Any ideas appreciated. Wondering if could have anything to do with primer bulb??
 

Ray Neudecker

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Re: 1990 Yamaha 15hp; Help

Most likely has to do with a carb needing cleaning or possibly other fuel restriction.
 

BruceAML

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Re: 1990 Yamaha 15hp; Help

It sounds like a lean fuel condition. I think I would fix it ASAP before you ruin the motor. Is the fuel filter clean? Is the gas fresh? Is the fuel pump good? Are the carburetors clean? Is the vent on the gas can open when you are operating the engine?
 
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