<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DChamp &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My 225 V-max (ox66) motor did the same thing. Changed the plugs, cleaned the O2 sensor, changed the inline fuel filter (water seperator-you really need one of these), changed the filter on the side of the motor, changed the filter in the vapor canister and it still was hard to start when it was warm. Read about the 3 mechanical fuel pumps on the side of the motor and the problems they can cause when a diaphram starts to leak. Went to Yamaha dealer and bought three new pumps ($35 ea) put them on and it starts on the first turn when it's warm. Just a suggestion for you.
</TD></TR></TABLE> Same for me. I wouldn't run it until you fix the problem. I did and because of it smoked a powerhead according to the Tech. Replaced powerhead, 3 fuel pumps and O2 sensor for free OUT OF WARRANTY!!! No problems since. Kudos to Yamaha