quicksilver throttle

lewis3845

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I have a 72 arrowglass viper with a merc 140 my question is I see 2 electrical wires coming from the throttle box that are not hooked up can anybody tell me what they are and do I need them<br />thanks...
 

Don S

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Re: quicksilver throttle

What color are they?
 

lewis3845

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Re: quicksilver throttle

the 2 wires have eyelets and they are both yellow with red stripes
 

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Re: quicksilver throttle

start in gear protection. they should be connected
 

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Re: quicksilver throttle

Ayuh,..... Those wires go to the Neutral Safety Switch..........
 

lewis3845

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Re: quicksilver throttle

could you tell me where the neutral safety switch is located so I can figure out how to hook it back up?
 

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Re: quicksilver throttle

The switch is in the box and the wires should be hooked between the start lug on the ign. switch and the wire that is now connected there
 

Don S

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Re: quicksilver throttle

This wiring diagram is for a newer model, but you see how those wires work.<br /><br />
Start%20wiring.png
 

lewis3845

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Re: quicksilver throttle

I should be able to hook it up now by looking at that diagram..this is an awesome site and thanks for the help..
 
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