awowens117
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I have a 2005 25HP Yamaha 2 stroke I recently purchased. The motor runs great but the initial pull start is very tough to physically pull. After it has been running a few minutes, I will shut it off and pull start it again and it will be very smooth. I barely have to pull the rope. Anyone have any idea what would cause the initial pull to be so tough and have so much tension? It is night and day difference after it warms up.