whats this switch?

[tborschel]

I have a 1999 215 Express Cruiser and I don't know what the on/off switch is at the bottom of the control lever.

 

[Linesix]

I have a 1999 215 Express Cruiser and I don't know what the on/off switch is at the bottom of the control lever.

A picture would certainly be helpful but it's probably the tether switch.

 

[Lazy Daze]

Control lever? Are you referring to the throttle/shift? The little red toggle switch is the emergency engine cutoff. You can attach a lanyard to it and to you. If you're thrown from the helm, the engine turns off.

 

[CliffA]

be sure to leave the toggle in the 'up' position or the engine will not start (assuming it is wired correctly)........

cliff

 

[sdarc]

be sure to leave the toggle in the 'up' position or the engine will not start (assuming it is wired correctly)........

cliff

yup... ask me how I know.

 

[ZZ13]

yup... ask me how I know.

Yup. Also you don't need to spend an hour checking for spark, air intake or fuel when this switch is down. Ask me how I know...

 

[Lazy Daze]

yup... ask me how I know.

Yup. Also you don't need to spend an hour checking for spark, air intake or fuel when this switch is down. Ask me how I know...

Yup, yup. Guess what the most common call is that we get from the water during the summer? "We've been using the boat all day and now it won't start". After I explain I'll hear the engine start up in the background. Often times the next thing they say is, in a slightly muffled and embarrassed tone of voice... "Oh".

 

[CliffA]

be sure to leave the toggle in the 'up' position or the engine will not start (assuming it is wired correctly)........

cliff

i made this post based on experience....:wink:......sounds like quite a few of us have experienced this little 'life lesson'......

cliff

 

[Trucky]

I think I've "tested" my switch in a few different boats. I'm happy to say they all work properly.

 

[sdarc]

This and who knew that a 2000 270DA had fuel shut off that would slowly work its way closed.