84 johnson 50horse no idle

[the giz]

so I have a project here and am very close to launch ,,,,, but my motor wont idle . It runs well if I hold down this small button on the side of the control but as soon as I release it it stalls ..... any ideas <br /><br /><br />newbi jamiesather@shaw.ca

 

[mikeyzx2]

Re: 84 johnson 50horse no idle

that button is the kill switch, you need the safety lanyard attached for it to run.

 

[the giz]

Re: 84 johnson 50horse no idle

makes sence ,,, so the saftey lanyard is the 1/2 cirle 2 prong plug below the ing switch ????? <br />If yes its plugged in <br /><br /><br />help

 

[the giz]

Re: 84 johnson 50horse no idle

so she still is not running ,,, now it seems to e leaking oil at the prop , took prop off , is there a seal n there ??????