Motor won't start

[Newell]

With idle lever in 1/2 raised position,ignition key pushed for choke, starter turns motor but no start.<br />If I follow the same sequence AND push the engine shut off switch,the motor runs for about 2 seconds and then shuts off.<br />The Clymer manual shows the kill switch as normally open with C going to ground and A going to M on the key switch. Pushing the kill switch should take M to ground and stop the motor.<br />My kill switch seems to be working backwards, any thoughts?<br />1988 Evinrude 70hp w/ VRO<br /><br />Newell

 

[12Footer]

Re: Motor won't start

The klll switch has a cap on the teather,that goes over the switch button,holding it down,until the cap is pulled off,killing the engine. Boat U.S. design is like that,as I have it on my Bliner.<br />

 

[evin300]

Re: Motor won't start

Just to add a comment, once, I did not have the laniard clip, so I braced a wood stick against the switch, it still didnt work! The switch must be pushed in ALL of the way.<br /><br />One more thing newell, back off on the carb cleaner, the reason WD-40 was suggested is that it will not wash all of the oil from your engine.<br /><br />Also, if you reply to your previous thread next time, then everyone will know just what the heck we are talking about! LOL Good Luck

 

[Newell]

Re: Motor won't start

12footer, please identify CAP and teather.Are you saying that the kill switch must be pulled OUT to kill the engine?<br /><br />Evin, what is a laniard clip? My kill switch is just aft of the shift lever and there is a covered conector port just below the ignition switch.Are we talking the same motor?<br />Idid not apply carb cleaner.<br />Did not post to original thread as I viewed this to be a different subject, sorry if I misled anyone.<br /><br />Newell

 

[12Footer]

Re: Motor won't start

No missles here,Newell. All is hunky-dory.<br />You may have a different type of switch.<br />If the switch has a push-button,it is the one I described. If not, don't fret. They are basicly the same in function. They work by grounding the ignition out, just like the ignition switch does in the "OFF" position.<br />They close the circuit to ground. If this switch is shorted,or the lanyard/teather device are not plugged-into it, it will not allow the engine to start.<br />A lanyard and tether are one in the same thing. It's a strap that goes around your wrist,with a length of line. On the other end of this line, there should be a plastic cap,that fits OVER the kill switch. It snaps onto the kill switch like a bottle cap.<br />In te event of going overboard, the tether attached to your wrist will pull this cap OFF the kill switch. Engine stalls, you can swim over and get back in it.

 

[Newell]

Re: Motor won't start

12Footer,you confirmed my theory of the "kill" switch function(it is normally open.When depressed it takes M of the ignition switch to ground).The fact that my motor will not fire unless the kill switch is depressed, tells me it is defective. I plan to disconnect it!Seems to me that the key switch will do the same thing anyway (don't plan on going overboard).<br />Will send via private Email some photos of the controls.<br />Thanks,<br /><br />Newell

 

[12Footer]

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Ok, Newell. I disconnected mine too, but I had my reasons. My bvrother was injured badly by a deactivated ignition at WOT.<br />I realy should hook it back up, but then,my brother will never go fishing in my oat again...Can't have that,now, can we?<br />Feel free to Email me any time.<br />I just got back from te site, and got the pics. It appears to be just a pushbutton kill switch. No tether there.But yes, they do werk the same. Thumb instead of cap .<br /><br />

 

[Newell]

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12, I disconnected the kill switch this AM.<br />Had to open the store so did not try yet, maybe tonight.<br />Sorry to hear about your brother, did he hit something in the water?<br />Am using the Clymer manual but it leaves something to desire as to wiring diagrams.<br /><br />Newell

 

[Newell]

Re: Motor won't start

12/Evin,<br />Limited Success!!<br />I removed the kill switch and adjusted the neutral switch and she RUNS! Not well, but more than I had.Probably needs some tweaking of idle adjustment things.<br />Any thoughts?<br /><br />Newell

 

[evin300]

Re: Motor won't start

bump