kill switch problem

[duke]

kill switch on my outboard will not kill engine.i have cleaned the contacts but still doesn't work. any ideas

 

[Henry Hefner]

Maybe the wires from the switch are broken somewhere? I would get out an ohm meter and check continuity. I'm no expert on motor wiring, but just found this link on another thread, maybe it can help you: https://www.duckworksmagazine.com/05/columns/max/3/free.cfm

 

[duke]

found it .broken wire out of switch. repaired and works great.

 

[Popeye]

Henry,
That's a great link. I've been considering adding a kill switch lanyard to my small Honda that I use when trolling for Salmons. My problem is that I would want to be able to get up and fight the fish with the lanyard attached. Might end up getting all tangled up in it.

 

[Henry Hefner]

Henry,
That's a great link. I've been considering adding a kill switch lanyard to my small Honda that I use when trolling for Salmons. My problem is that I would want to be able to get up and fight the fish with the lanyard attached. Might end up getting all tangled up in it.

Would you rather get tangled up in the lanyard, or the prop?
I just bought one of THESE from an eBay seller for my (made by Yamaha) '85 Mariner 5 hp. I have had this motor for several years, but I thought it might be a good idea.