Dongerrish
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Just purchased an older Boston Whaler that came with this outboard. Im trying to decide whether or not the motor is any good. I've got several hurdles to cross. First of all there's no key and the safety switch is missing or broken off. I'd like to do a compression test and try to start it. When I unplug the red plug to try and start it the starter spins UT doesn't rise up and engage the main sprocket. Does this mean the starter is bad or am I s8mply doing it the wrong way? Is there any way to bypass the safety shut off switch on the omc control box and the ignition key and hot wire the thing?