1986 Johnson 20 hp = tiller = stop button conversion to kill cord

[Camsmith56]

Hey,
Long time reader but first time poster.
I thought I did a pretty thorough search for this particular topic but could not find any specific info on this particular make and model.

I have a 1986 Johnson 20hp tiller steer with a stop button at the very end of the tiller.

I wanted to covert the stop button to a kill cord switch, so that i can connect a kill cord and should be a lot safer when riding solo.

I found the envinrude/johnson part # 0398692 for a new kill cord switch that appears to fit the motor I have.
This is about $130.

This seems like a project i could do myself.
Appears you just disassemble to tiller handle throttle, remove the old stop switch....
Then, there are 2 wires to cut and then the new kill cord switch has 2 wires as well, that you just connect back together.
Then re-assemble.

Anyone out there have a schematic of the tiller handle so i know i can take apart and re-assemble in the correct manner??

thanks,

 

[racerone]

You will learn some new words taking the handle apart.----Put the kill switch anywhere on the motor cowling or in the boat.----Wire it in to the wires from the stop button.

 

[one_wolf]

Did you ever get the schematic? Did you ever get the tiller handle apart?