Outboard motor guys/ pull start motor: question?

[carpsniperg2]

Ran the new boat for the first time today. The motor is a Johnson 97 15HP. It runs great but every once in awhile. I will go to pull on the cord and there is nothing there just free spools to me and does not engage to crank the engine. I feed it back and fourth a few time then it will catch and fire right up.

Anyone have a idea for a fix for this?

[MADMAX]

Pull the recoil off and clean and lube

[jay.sharkbait]

Pull the recoil off and clean and lube

This

[carpsniperg2]

Sounds easy enough, what do y'all use for lube? I know that's a loaded question 

[jay.sharkbait]

Sounds easy enough, what do y'all use for lube? I know that's a loaded question 

Honestly, I’d spray LPS or Triflow into every willing orifice and hope for the best.....

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Pull the recoil off and clean and lube

  You tube it! It's a centrifugal do Dad that catches and then releases.  Probably gummed up from special lubes of 97' time era..........

[carpsniperg2]

Lol thx y’all. I can do some spray and pray lol

[Stein]

Sounds easy enough, what do y'all use for lube? I know that's a loaded question 

Well, there is WD-40 and Duct Tape and for this application I would go with WD-40.