How do I replace the kill switch on my Mercury control. Its a 2001 Nitro with a 250 four stroke. The motor keeps running when I pull the kill switch
How do I replace the kill switch on my Mercury control. Its a 2001 Nitro with a 250 four stroke. The motor keeps running when I pull the kill switch
Check The simple stuff first. Check that pulling the lanyard indeed trips the switch to the OFF position. It could be the ring on the lanyard is just slipping out without throwing the switch.
2018 Nitro Z18 w/175 HP Merc ProXs
16ft Monark - all Electric (70#bow, 2x45# stern)
I can flip the switch by hand and it still does not kill the motor
Verify that the wires are connected to the keyswitch harness properly. If they are, you'll need to order a replacement switch (picture of control face is recommended), remove old switch and replace with new one.
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I still have no idea how to replace my kill switch. I think the control box has to come off. need help
Need a picture of the control (face and handle). Good question for the Mercury Fourstroke forum.
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Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 48 years (learn something new every day).
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Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 48 years (learn something new every day).
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You'll need to remove the button with the control in FWD, shift to NEUTRAL, remove the handle (in neutral), unbolt the control from the faceplate, remove faceplate from boat side panel, remove retainer clip from backside of faceplate, disconnect wires, remove switch.
Reassembly is the reverse of removal. Liquid loctite is recommended on control to faceplate hardware, and control handle retaining bolt.
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 48 years (learn something new every day).
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