Tohatsu M40C how to bypass control box? wont start

[wheresthefish]

i have a M40C outboard and Tohatsu control box that i purchased. the motor doesnt start up. when i pull the cord the flywheel moves freely and smoothly but it doesnt start up. i checked for spark and i dont see any. i am wondering if it is the control box that is doing this to me or if it is in the motor. i just realized that the kill switch pin was missing but when i replaced that, still no spark. i just inserted the key pushed it in and turned it to the on position (i think) , tried starting it again but nothing. Sorry i forgot to mention i dont have a battery to use the electric started. that wil be my next project. i just want to at least know that i am not being stopped by the control box so i can start to narrow down what is wrong in the motor. any suggestions will help. this is my first tohatsu motor. i am very used to evinrudes and johnsons. thank you very much.

 

[wheresthefish]

HELP! Tohatsu M40C how to bypass control box? wont start

HELP! Tohatsu M40C how to bypass control box? wont start

i have a M40C outboard and Tohatsu control box that i purchased. the motor doesnt start up. when i pull the cord the flywheel moves freely and smoothly but it doesnt start up. i checked for spark and i dont see any. i am wondering if it is the control box that is doing this to me or if it is in the motor. i just realized that the kill switch pin was missing but when i replaced that, still no spark. i just inserted the key pushed it in and turned it to the on position (i think) , tried starting it again but nothing. Sorry i forgot to mention i dont have a battery to use the electric started. that wil be my next project. i just want to at least know that i am not being stopped by the control box so i can start to narrow down what is wrong in the motor. any suggestions will help. this is my first tohatsu motor. i am very used to evinrudes and johnsons. thank you very much.

HELP!!!

 

[wheresthefish]

Re: Tohatsu M40C engine wont start

Re: Tohatsu M40C engine wont start

while waiting for a response on my other post about the control box. i thought i would get a jump start on the other problems. if there is no spark what would anyone recommend i start with? i am not familiar with the wiring diagram so i dont know what is what. once that is figured out should i check the power pack or the magneto? thanks.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Tohatsu M40C how to bypass control box? wont start

Take it into a dealer.