Quote Originally Posted by DaveR View Post
maybe it needs a tune up. Take a good look at the plugs when you pull them out. If they are black with carbon, the cylinder and pistong top are as well. Might try some Mercury Power Tune (per the directions).

Carb or Fuel Injection? What year?
Carb and it's a 2000 model. I run Ring Free in it to hold back on the carbon but I'm sure it's present.