Re: Can a Hard Pull be remedied for an old man? Home › Forum › Ask A Member › Can a Hard Pull be remedied for an old man? › Re: Can a Hard Pull be remedied for an old man? frankrUS Member - 1 Year (includes $3 online payment fee)Replies: 6715Topics: 51 September 13, 2018 at 12:24 am #82770 Get yourself a 9.9hp Evinrude or Johnson with factory electric start. But NOT a 1974-76 lemon.