Thank you!The switch is not used on inboards because they have a transmission
It is used on I/O and it works by spring action. When shifter is going from in gear to neutral tension comes in and the switch moves just a little which causes the motor to stumble and unloads the clutch. Once this happens the switch returns to center
See Bondo was quicker
Thank you. I am still mistified, if you go to the neutral position and stay there, why does engine not quit.the switch is also always open, when pushed in its closed , IE: when you push the lever forward it activates..
easier explanation (insert head scratch meme here) it works opposite to a normal momentary switch
Ayuh,.... It's the tension on the cable pulls the big plastic rocker which activates the switch,...Thank you. I am still mistified, if you go to the neutral position and stay there, why does engine not quit.