What is a "kickout" switch?

[rockyj20]

2007 Bayliner Merc 3.0...engine died on the lake. Wouldn't refire. Upon inspection my buddy says the kickout switch was flipped. Why would that happen? What causes it and is there something I could have done to prevent this. Is this common? Any help for a newbie boater would be great. Thank you

 

[PitchFork]

Re: What is a "kickout" switch?

Deadman switch maybe? Mine is below the lanyard and has a tie to it so I could attach it to my belt and if I was thrown out of the boat it will cut the engine just like on a jet ski.

That is my guess.

 

[Blaze5509]

Re: What is a "kickout" switch?

possibly a kill switch??

I know my 1999 Bayliner has a red switch below the shifter that kills power to the motor unless it is switched to "RUN"

 

[rockyj20]

Re: What is a "kickout" switch?

this switch is located on top of the motor, i think it has a yellow marking on it of some sort?

 

[Maclin]

Re: What is a "kickout" switch?

Maybe it is what some call a circuit breaker.

 

[mkast]

Re: What is a "kickout" switch?

Have you read the Owner's Manual?

 

[Bayliner1992]

Re: What is a "kickout" switch?

I have a bayliner with a kill switch on the gas pump side of a 3.0 merc, it a kills my electric current, then you push it in to reset, i also have the one like a jetski on the dash. but kickout switch i never heard of.

 

[Bayliner1992]

Re: What is a "kickout" switch?

What i want to know is what happen to the boat did it ever start again? are you at least getting a crank or power to the starter?