Engine stalling after making a few runs

[Richard Trobaugh]

I have a really strange issue with my Evinrude 115 hp Intruder motor. When I first get to the lake it runs fine at first. After I make 3 different runs to fishing areas and let the motor set idle while I fish; the next time I start the motor, it starts fine but dies when I put it in gear and try to throttle up. It seems to run fine in neutral; I can rev the motor and it sounds fine but dies when I put it in gear. This happens repeatedly until finally it seems to "catch" and I am able to gradually get up to speed. Any thoughts?

 

[kevinj]

Have you tried to prime the fuel bulb prior to starting the engine then taking off? My 1996 Evinrude 150 was acting similar to yours. I tested the primer bulb and found the check valve was bad and it was allowing the fuel to flow back into the tank. A new primer bulb fixed my problem.

 

[Richard Trobaugh]

Thanks Kevin. I replaced the fuel bulb a few years ago. I will check that next time I am out.