I have searched the forums and found some suggestions but not a definite answer. Hoping someone here can help. Just purchased a 1998 273. Took it out today and caught some fish. Only issue I have noticed is the safety switch doesn't stop the motor. Based on suggestions found in other posts I have taken it off, lubed it, and the plunger seems to be working just fine. Even with it the lanyard off and the plunger out, the motor will still start and run. Does that mean I need to just buy a new switch or is there something else I can do?