How easy to sort a broken kill switch

ferryden · 06 March 2011, 19:08

...forgive me being a newbie.. I'm considering buying an outboard where the owner has stated the kill switch needs fixing which he reckons should be straight forward.

Sounds simple in principle, but any reason I should be worried guys?

Thanks guys!

Ferryden

Channel Ribs · 06 March 2011, 19:16

You should be alright, but make sure the engine runs perfectly with the kill switch overridden. Just in case the seller is using the switch as a smoke screen to cover other ills.

ferryden · 06 March 2011, 19:36

..good point..never thought of that!
Cheers!...

Channel Ribs · 06 March 2011, 19:45

No worries.

One big thing though, having established how to bypass the kill switch please please reinstate it before using it on water.

Dirk Diggler · 06 March 2011, 19:52

what motor?

BogMonster · 07 March 2011, 09:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Channel Ribs

You should be alright, but make sure the engine runs perfectly with the kill switch overridden. Just in case the seller is using the switch as a smoke screen to cover other ills.

Like a missing piston

ferryden · 07 March 2011, 10:03

... Thanks guys...your responses gave me enough info to confirm I need to get a fauly free outboard!... the search for an affordable 15hp goes on...

Thanks again guys..

:-)