90 ELPTO Hot Starting Problems

[cardman]

I have a 2005 90 ELPTO (2 stroke) that occasionally starts hard when hot. Always starts good cold. I replaced plugs, have fresh oil, and use premium non-ethanol fuel. Any ideas?

 

[fastjeff]

Leaking cold starting valve (enrichener circuit).

Jeff

 

[cardman]

A little more info, yesterday it restarted for me fine about 5 times, but the next time I couldn't get it to start at all. Last weekend it restarted for me many times, but didn't once, but I was able to restart it after waiting. Then it restarted fine for the rest of the day.

 

[fastjeff]

Sounds like gas flooding from that enrichener/ choke leaking.

Jeff

 

[cardman]

Thanks, Jeff!

 

[cardman]

I removed the hoses from the enrichener valve, and blew through it, and it sealed good. Is it possible that it acts up when the engine is hot, or do you think I have another problem?