1978 Evinrude 9.9 electric start

[MRCarlson]

I have a 9.9 electric start and pull start evinrude engine. The pull starter spring disconnected- mechanic put it back together- now the electric start will not work- I saw a post earlier on this i believe that this post, it could be in the handle start position but cannot find said post,.. I just bought this motor and recerone answered questions allready on it- as i was torn between this one and an mercury. But back to evinrude any answers on the electric start issue. Thank you all

 

[dew2]

On some motors I have worked the pull start has a safety catch,When installing a elec start aftermarket that safety catch has to be removed or the starter cant turn the flywheel.The safety catch should be by the shift rod under the cowling. a plastic piece that stops the flywheel.
What year is the motor??

 

[racerone]

There is a switch that is activated by the shift handle ( if factory installed ) ------it must be in nuetral in order to crank it over.

 

[MRCarlson]

Thank you both I will look at it in the a.m. I think that it would be the neutral safety switch- to bad that cant be disconnected.

 

[MRCarlson]

IT IS a sailboat model- i just remembered,...

 

[racerone]

You can bypass that switch if you want too !!!

 

[bobbyc]

This site may be helpful:
http://www.sschapterpsa.com/ramblings/Johnson%209.9_15.htm