BF5 wiring

rigi36 · 31 January 2012, 18:46

Hello. I have the following kill switch I am wanting to install on my 1989 Honda BF5. The kill switch is push to make so am I right in thinking that I can just replace the stop switch on the end of the tiller arm? Wiring diagram is below - lots of symbols I don't understand such as the circle to the right of the stop button. My engine cowling says electronic ignition on it so I am assuming that I have all of the wiring below? I have no intention of starting with a battery, just the recoil for now.

Any help is much appreciated. Thank you.

captnjack · 31 January 2012, 18:56

Yes, drop in replacement. The kill cord's plastic fitting will hold the stop switch open until you fall out of the boat.

rigi36 · 31 January 2012, 18:59

Thanks. What's the circle to the right of the word 'Black' on the top line please and are the rectangles with triangles pointing into them plug in connectors?

rigi36 · 01 February 2012, 10:39

If anyone is able to identify the above symbols I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

Dirk Diggler · 01 February 2012, 13:43

I'm a bit out of touch with Honda electrics, but I suspect the circle indicates a ring terminal, and the rectangles with triangles are male/female connectors.

jyasaki · 01 February 2012, 15:25

DD is correct, I think. In any case, the circle is a connector of some type.

Another idea for the kill switch (if you don't want to change the OEM configuration) is to install your kill switch parallel to the existing switch. You'll still have a momentary pushbutton kill switch at the end of the tiller, and have a deadman switch mounted someplace.

If you replace the switch, you'll have to activate the deadman to turn off the motor. That will likely become a PITA, especially if you operate around divers (lots of engine off/restarts.)

jky

captnjack · 01 February 2012, 16:23

How about this?

rigi36 · 01 February 2012, 16:30

Thank you - that's great!

I may just install the deadman across the existing switch then. Thanks.

Dirk Diggler · 01 February 2012, 16:32

nah, that's not the recognised symbol for a diode, this is....

captnjack · 01 February 2012, 16:35

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Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler

nah, that's not the recognised symbol for a diode, this is....

You're right, I was working quickly and messed it up. It shouldn't be a diode since the current would flow to ground and kill the engine. But what it is I don't know.

captnjack · 01 February 2012, 16:38

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Originally Posted by maxhar

I may just install the deadman across the existing switch then. Thanks.

You can but that switch you have may also function as a stop switch. E.g. Detach the lanyard and the button goes in and kills the engine. Or push the button slightly with your thumb even with the lanyard attached and the engine stops. Most tiller mounted kill switches as work as stop buttons.

rigi36 · 01 February 2012, 19:17

Ok thank you. I think what was originally thought was a diode is actually a male/female connector.