jimfrankelly
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I am just starting to use a 1997 9.8 Tohatsu with remote control. Motor was not used by previous owner so like new. The motor frequently stalls out & fails to start. The problem seems to be that the solenoid shaft or "plunger" moves in but does not disengage when the motor heats up; it stays "in" and the solenoid gets very hot. At full throttle the choke does not allow full power. The solenoid appears OK, but is there a sensor elsewhere on the motor that in failing to tell the solenoid when to disengage???