1985 70 Evinrude wont start

[geet83]

I am trying to launch an old center console boat I just purchased.The battery was just charged, but when I turn the key, nothing happens. The battery cables are tight, and when I jump the solenoid, the starter will turn the flywheel, but there is no ignition.Once, the warning buzzer came on with the key turned, but it doesnt anymore. I am wondering if the emergency kill switch or the neutral safety switch might be bad.Are there any easy ways to check or bypass these?GTPS: Fuse is good :o

[DJ]

geet,Did you find that fuse?Even if the kill switch is activated, it will still turn over with the key.If it won't turn over, your nuetral safety switch could be malfunctioning. It is inside the control box.

[Dhadley]

Djohns - another double barreled deal going on here.

[blueboat1]

Check the fuse in the rubber fuse holder by the solenoid. I had the same symptoms and that cured iit. Good luck! 1974 70hp Johnson