evinrude switch wiring

[tombold]

I have a 1975 evinrude 25 hp outboard w/electric start that I am looking to have some help in wiring the switch. I replaced my keyswitch with a new choke in switch type switch. I now turn the key to start. Works great, push to choke, Works great, Turn off the switch, motor stays running. I am assuming that I need to ground the switch out some how. I need help on which lead should I use to ground the switch out when the key is turned off.<br /><br />these are the wires that I have with my harness.<br /><br />red=choke<br />white=solenoid<br />black x2, to coil<br />green,battery

 

[steelespike]

Re: evinrude switch wiring

Go to broke boats there is a switch wiring<br />section among many other very helpful tips.<br /> www.brokeboats.com

 

[SeaGem]

Re: evinrude switch wiring

The wire you are searching for is the black/yellow. It kills the engine to ground.<br /><br />Been there; done that.

 

[tombold]

Re: evinrude switch wiring

Thanks again, You all are very helpful.<br /><br />I really appreciate it.

 

[bhalsdorf]

Re: evinrude switch wiring

On the original switch the black and the black/yellow wires were on the poles marked "M" . When your switch was in off position it connected these 2 so that the motor shut down. If you do not have those terminals on the new switch you may have to setup another switch as a kill switch.