It's a 1997 Model 1997 75ELPT Serial Number OE251480 Force 75 HP. It starts fine when warm but when cold very difficult to start. Yesterday after several failed attempts to start it my brother placed his hand over the carburetor throat and it started right up!! After it warmed up no problem starting it. I suspected an Electric Choke problem. Looking at the exploded parts diagram all I can find is a fuel primer so I'll check that. Does the primer only operate during a cold start when you push the key in?
Thank you,
Bill
Thank you,
Bill
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