Key Ignition!?

[ramzzey13]

Anyone know what connections go where on the back of the key starter? Basically I have the old one hooked up but the markings are different and I don't want to connect anything wrong. It has push in choke feature. Thanks!

 

[Lyle29464]

Re: Key Ignition!?

What engine do you have. Some require 12 v in "ON" some just UN ground the power pack? You can cook things if your wrong.

 

[UncleWillie]

Re: Key Ignition!?

Typically...

B = Battery 12v.
A = Accessories
C = Choke
S = Starter
I = Ignition
M1 = Magneto
M2 = Ground

 

[HalfTired]

Re: Key Ignition!?

That looks like a Push to Choke switch (should have read OP more closely) for an outboard... Check Diagram "B" at the bottom of this link: http://www.boatfix.com/how/switch.html

 

[ramzzey13]

Re: Key Ignition!?

I have a 1982 Johnson 175 HP OB on a 1972 Hydrodyne she flys. Can I use UncleWillies info then to rig it up. By the way there is 2 M not labeled 1 or 2 how do i know which one is Magneto or ground. Theres the bottom M that is mounted not like the others is this the ground? You guys have been a big help thanks so far!

 

[UncleWillie]

Re: Key Ignition!?

... By the way, there are 2 M's not labeled 1 or 2 how do I know which one is Magneto or Ground. There's the bottom M that is mounted not like the others. Is this the ground? ...

It really doesn't matter.
It's just a switch. One M connects to the other M.
The Odd looking M is usually used as the ground connection.