40 hp yamaha won't crank

[bill wade]

My 1996 C40PLRU Yamaha all of a sudden would not crank. Monments earlier it cranked and started perfectly. I had to pull start it, which was no problem. Is there a switch in the motor or in the console mounted controler that can prevent cranking? Can anyone describe where this switch is and how to bypass it?
Thanks,
Bill

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: 40 hp yamaha won't crank

On the console, if it is in gear it won't crank ...... also if your battery terminals aren't making a proper connection it won't crank either ........