1981 70hp Johnson Kill switch install

jedimaster

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So, I am gong to be installing an aftermarket kill switch does anyone know what wre it should be hooked up to or what the wiring is? I would assume you just cut and splice the kill switch into one of the ignition wires....
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ftltony

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Re: 1981 70hp Johnson Kill switch install

Didn't it come with directions?
 

ezeke

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Re: 1981 70hp Johnson Kill switch install

The kill switch will ground your powerpack the same way that turning the key to off does; by closing the ignition gound to the black and yellow kill wire circuit. See the following link for excellent diagrams [scroll down]: http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/ignitionSwitch.html

Be careful to disconnect your battery before wiring the switch. Any voltage riding that black and yellow wire can instantly kill your powerpack.
 
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