1970 60 hp hydro elctric

mizatt657

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adjusted screw on control box to get motor to turn over but, it doesn't seem that the safety switch is doing it's job because the prop still spins when cranking. what steps do I need to take in checking the safety switch. Also, which direction should the safety switch cam turn when start lever is pulled up? clockwise or counter clockwise? any advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks.
 

R.Johnson

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Re: 1970 60 hp hydro elctric

Check the shift wires' at the engine, I really don't know what you mean by safety switch cam.
 

mizatt657

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Re: 1970 60 hp hydro elctric

the throttle arm, the long thing that moves when you move the throttle and start lever
 

mars bar

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Re: 1970 60 hp hydro elctric

Is your idle too high? I have a 1972 50hp johnson Hydro electric and it spins in netural, but I can stop it. Those babies are hard to adjust.
 

R.Johnson

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Re: 1970 60 hp hydro elctric

mars bar: How did you stop the prop from spinning?
 
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