run/stop switch? What does it do?

DAN0

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My Mercruiser throttle and gear controls have a run/stop toggle switch on the side? What is the switch supposed to do. It doesn't appear to be doing anything now.
 

Don S

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Re: run/stop switch? What does it do?

It's set up to take a safety lanyard you attach to you. Then attach it to the switch. (several styles out there) then if you fall out of the boat it automatically kills the engine.<br />Got a picture of it????
 

garycinn

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Re: run/stop switch? What does it do?

Just curious, does it kill spark, fuel, or both? Or does it depend on the engine?
 

Don S

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Re: run/stop switch? What does it do?

Stops power to the ignition (Spark)
 
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