Optimax 225 1999 hard to start and rough idle

[EuropeanAM]

Look at the pictures in the link provided above (Post# 99). Only a very few of the openings are visible from below the tuner (powerhead and adapter plate must be removed to access the top of the tuner).

[Martin_80]

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[Martin_80]

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[EuropeanAM]

That one will end up coming apart to address the blockages in the idle relief passages... trying to clean them out from below honestly only accomplishes a really black/dirty arm (and just enough difference to let you know you need to pull it down and do it correctly).

[Martin_80]

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[Martin_80]

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[Savage]

You should never have to Tap the fuel pump, under any circumstance,to make it operate. Change the pump now before it fails totally.

[EuropeanAM]

^^^^ Follow Savage's Advice.

Once you've done that, IF you are still experiencing difficulties, open a new (BRIEF) thread that more accurately describes the situation .

[Martin_80]

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[EuropeanAM]

Thank you! That helps avoid having to re-read 6 pages only to realize it's something new....

[Martin_80]

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