OMC 3.0 hard starting in water

OMCERIK

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Re: OMC 3.0 hard starting in water

Another quick question i found out that the neutral safety switch is located in the "remote control box" ????? what is this an where can i find it? The way it is described in my repair manual it seems to be somewhere else than in the contol handle. but the repair manual does not tell me where it is either. i figured i would try this switch first because it is so cheap $20 or so from local marine store. again thank for helping me along the way, hopefully i can find it take it out match it up to the stores reinstall it and keep my fingers crossed.
 

denniz

Senior Chief Petty Officer
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Re: OMC 3.0 hard starting in water

Neutral safety switch is located in the control box. ON THE OTHER SIDE of your control handle.In the control box, behind the coming pad.It controls your cranking only. I dont think its your problem but if yo do go ahead and replace it.WHY DONT YOU FIND a compitent tech who can fix it for you?
 

OMCERIK

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Re: OMC 3.0 hard starting in water

Well i'm proud to say the problem is solved, i went to the marine store bought the $7.00 neutral safety switch, replaced it started up no problem, but when i towed it i had the same thing happen, except i fiddled with the wires directly from the neutral safety switch, fired up no problem, then i cut the wires back put new wires to the safety switch, used the boat (and towed it) no problems since. thank you to those who helped!!
 
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