Johnson V4 - Shift Switch

Striper500

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I recently purchased a boat where I am trying to diagnose a bad power pack. The motor is a 1995 Johnson 130hp Currently, the shifter cable which takes the boat in and out of gear is disconnected due to the fact the cable is bad. Can anyone tell me where the shift switch is located ? at the throttle or the motor ? and if having the cable disconnected would make any difference ? (assuming it's in neutral) Thanks - Chris
 

Dhadley

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Re: Johnson V4 - Shift Switch

What is it you're trying to do? The motor is a mechanical shift but with the shift cable disconnected it's not going to shift at the control. You can shift it by hand at the motor to make sure it's in neutral.

There is no shift interrupter switch if that's what you're looking for. And the neutral saftey switch is in the control if that's what you're looking for.

If you're trying to start it with the shift cable disconnected just make darn sure it's in neutral before hitting the starter.
 
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