Re: Replace Safety Switch Evinrude
Tommy,<br />I'll take a stab at this one. The safety switch should be a N.O. (normally open) circuit until you put the motor in neutral. The switch is then closed and will complete the solenoid voltage to ground and the motor should start. If the motor is not in neutral, the safety switch goes back 'open' and breaks the solenoid voltage,the motor will not spin. You can replace the safety switch, and it's a good idea. Having the throttle wide open and bumping the ignition key could start your motor and you'd go flying off into the sunset, with you overboard, if you jump it out of the circuit. Bypassing this switch is not a good idea. Look to see if you have an adjustable screw that, when adjusted, pushes down on the plunger of the switch. Perhaps it's needs a bit more travel to engage the switch. Check the ground connection of the switch too. If it's not making a good ground connection, the solenoid won't close when you turn the key to the start position.
