It is the kill switch
outboard
Everything I've seen about the OMC engines smaller than 25hp says they were all shipped with tillers on them. They could be converted to remote steer but the manufacturer told you to leave the tiller on it. If you don't have one, the person who did the conversion removed the tiller. And since he probably threw it away...try eBay for a tiller for a Johnson or Evinrude engine. Once you get it, put it on and be happy.
The tiller
Assuming You are referring to an Outboard motor: A "tiller" motor is one that has the "handle" if you will, connected to the unit, to control the motor ie the throttle and steer while sitting in the back of the boat. An outboard that runs controls and a steering wheel to a different part of the boat I believe is referred to as a "remote."
Model number E25TELCSA, is a tiller electric start, 20" shaft, 1980 year model, 25hp Evinrude outboard.
any engine that is not mounted in such a manner that the engine itself, or at least the propulsion unit of the engine, that it can be turned to either side, and in a vessel that does not employ a wheel to turn the rudder. SMall outboard engines are the most common form of engine that is steered with a tiller. The tiller is an extension of the engine itself that allows the engine to be turned on its mount. Many small to medium sized sailboats have a tiller mounted directly to the rudder. These boats have many different types of engines, including outboard motors.
any engine that is not mounted in such a manner that the engine itself, or at least the propulsion unit of the engine, that it can be turned to either side, and in a vessel that does not employ a wheel to turn the rudder. SMall outboard engines are the most common form of engine that is steered with a tiller. The tiller is an extension of the engine itself that allows the engine to be turned on its mount. Many small to medium sized sailboats have a tiller mounted directly to the rudder. These boats have many different types of engines, including outboard motors.
any engine that is not mounted in such a manner that the engine itself, or at least the propulsion unit of the engine, that it can be turned to either side, and in a vessel that does not employ a wheel to turn the rudder. SMall outboard engines are the most common form of engine that is steered with a tiller. The tiller is an extension of the engine itself that allows the engine to be turned on its mount. Many small to medium sized sailboats have a tiller mounted directly to the rudder. These boats have many different types of engines, including outboard motors.
Well some outboard motors steer that way. Also sail boats and other boats with a tiller.
they steer with something like a tiller handle on an outboard boat motor,,,,same princaple,,,,,just with a tire
A 9.9 Johnson, model number J10RESC, with rope start and tiller handel control, is a 1990 model. With electric start, remote control, it would be a 2008 model.
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