I always heard that stepping on the levers to set them are hard on the levers and springs because you can over extend them. But like everything else in trapping, do what works for you.

Gilley I personally think 1.5 are too small for yotes. Yes they probably will hold them for a little while but will probably tear up a 1.5. I have caught them in sleepy creek 1.75 but prefer something #2 or bigger.