[Rhodes22-list] Is there anyone out there who can help mewith my Yahmaha 9.9 4 stroke

[Joe Babb]

Hi Alice,
I'll be curious to know what you find out.  Our used 9.9 is getting 
harder to start, but still runs okay once it is started.
I tried looking in my 9.9 service manual for hints but like most 
"troubleshooting" guides, it was useless.
Since it does run, it's getting some gas, but it might be worth checking 
the fuel filter.  This is an inline afair.  Take off the
cowl and follow the hose from the gas connection to the fuel filter.  
Not much of a way to test it other than replace I'm afraid.
The other thing to check is the spark plug to see if it is fouled.
Let us know the outcome.
Joe