Emergency safety switch

[99airforce]

I just picked up a McKee craft with a Johnson motor, OMC controls, its has a new ignition switch, someone had tied the lanyard around the control. I was trying to get the lanyard off and I pull the horseshoe clip off the switch. now I cant get it back on. any help.

 

[gm280]

:welcome: aboard 99sirforce...

With out a picture it is hard to say which type "kill switch" you are working with. I am assuming from your description that you have to pull the section out enough to clip the horseshoe clip back on. I attached a picture of just one type. But there are lots of types that were used. Without the actual year of your OMC control or engine/boat, this is the best I can do. Maybe others can offer a more in depth answer. Post a picture of it and I am certain we can answer it then. JMHO.

 

[99airforce]

here is the switch that was installed
http://www.marineengineparts.com/omc-5005801-outboard-key-switch-with-integrated-lanyard.html

 

[99airforce]

http://www.marineengineparts.com/omc-5005801-outboard-key-switch-with-integrated-lanyard.html

 

[99airforce]

for somw reason I cant post the page

 

[99airforce]

OMC 5005801 OUTBOARD KEY SWITCH WITH INTEGRATED LANYARD

 

[jbcurt00]

Iboats IS an online retailer

You are likely trying to post a link to a competitors site, forum filter redacted it.

 

[99airforce]

here is my switch

 

[fhhuber]

Generally, you have to pull the button out a little as you clip the lanyard on.

It seems they are intentionally a little annoying to clip.

 

[gm280]

This is what I found are your part number.

That "C" clip I suppose goes in behind the key cylinder section. And I would expect you have to use the key to assist pulling out the center section to install the C clip. So try that and see how that works. Basically that is how most "Kill Switches" work. JMHO!