Won't turn off

GordonL

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I turn key switch to on than press a button to start engine. That part works, but when I want to stop I turn the key switch to off and the engine keeps running?
 

roscoe

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Re: Won't turn off

I hope its not sitting at the dock and still running.<br /><br />If it is, quick run down to the dock and turn the <br />gas off, or cover the air intake with a rag. :) <br /><br />Make model year of boat and motor, etc, might help.<br />ob or io <br />Is this a new to you boat? <br />did it work properly in the past?<br />Has it been modified in any way?
 

GordonL

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Re: Won't turn off

1969 Glassmaster 1969 Johnson OB 40 HP No charging system.This is my first boat, so it's all new to me, but the boat is pretty old. Only had it out 3 times and always turned it off with my hand, over the carburator (choked it).
 

roscoe

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Re: Won't turn off

I would definitely look at that ignition switch. <br />Like Tim says, bad wire, bad switch, or the wrong type of switch.
 
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