Yamaha 9.9 four stroke

[boomer1]

I have a Yamaha 9.9 four stroke for a kicker it runs great for the better part of the day then all of a sudden starts to sputter and quits after I get it restarted it seems to be running on one cylinder!  Anyone experience this issue and if so what was your fix?

[lrg355]

Is it running on the same gas tank as your main engine?

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[mr 580]

Check the fuel line fitting where it connects to motor- the o rings can fail so it sucks air.  It is piece I have replaced.  Look at primer bulb and fuel line especially if you have used fuel with ethanol.  If those items check out- might have to clean carb.

[boomer1]

Yes it is running off the main fuel tank and I will check all the fittings.  I also have a water separator between the fuel tank and both my main and kicker.   Thanks for the advice

[lrg355]

Had a similar intermittent problem when hooked to the main fuel tank. Tried a check valve and that helped but still happened on occasion. Just to prove a point, I would run the 9.9 off a small outboard type tank for a while.

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[boomer1]

I had check valve and it was worse I will try a new primer bulb and hose as well as the fitting to the motor hopefully that will work.  Something to start with I guess.

[sherman brown]

sounds like the inner lining of the gas line is collapsing inside itself. the new gas line will fix the problem if thats what it is.

[boomer1]

Thanks