1999 Tracker Kill Switch

[Jim Falls]

i just bought a 99, 175 Pro. I am having an issue with the 40 hp Mercury starting. It turns over but will not start. I have nano spark on any of the 3 cylinders. I suspect either the stator, or the kill switch. My question is. Did that year have a kill switch? I don’t have a manual and I did not get a lanyard to hook up, but have a place on the control lever for what looks like one, on a newer boat the kill switch will aloe the motor to turn over, but older boats may all it to turn over, but not start.

 

[cq]

Just reset the switch, you do not need a lanyard to make it run.

 

[Jim Falls]

Just reset the switch, you do not need a lanyard to make it run.

This is a two position switch. I have tried it in both positions. This must mean it is the stator. Thanks for the info.

 

[cq]

Also look at the rectifier.

 

[Jim Falls]

Also look at the rectifier.

Thanks. After cleaning up the spark plugs and coils. I have spark and compression. I have now tracked the issue to fuel. Rebuilding the fuel pump and cleaning carbs at this point. I still have to replace the kill switch, but that will be later. I should just buy a Johnson. Lol