Safety Switch

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SkipMoss

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Have an old 72 65 hspr evinrude, and believe the safety switch is a problem as it won't start. Can the wires be removed that go back to the ignition switch from the safety switch without causing a problem. If it starts, another safety switch can be installed<br /> Thanks,<br /> Skip
 
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Dhadley

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Re: Safety Switch

Are you talking about the switch controlled by the throttle arm or by the shift?
 
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SkipMoss

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Re: Safety Switch

Switch that prevents the engine from being in the forward or reverse when starting the engine.<br /> Thanks<br /> Skip<br /> <br /><br /><br />t
 
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Dhadley

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Re: Safety Switch

Yes you can wire around it temporarily but be sure you fix it. Thats a real dangerous switch to leave out. <br /><br />We assume the motor does not even turn over. If it turns over but wont start, thats another problem.
 
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SkipMoss

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Re: Safety Switch

Can the wires be removed from the ignition switch,and then try to start the engine or do they have to be rewired another way.<br /><br /> Thanks <br /> Skip
 
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SkipMoss

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Re: Safety Switch

Need to clarify my last remark. The wires that I'm talking about removing are the wires that come from the safety switch to the ignition.<br /> n <br /><br /><br />thanks<br />Skip
 
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Dhadley

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Re: Safety Switch

Just remove the wires from the neutral safty switch and temporairly hook them together.<br /><br />Again -- be very careful!!<br /><br />Also, if the motor turns over but doesnt spark, this is not the problem.
 
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