I'm sure it's a defective switch. way to sensitive to be of any use.
should have said, engine(long shaft, 4hp.) is on a lift bracket, hung
off of the transom on a small(21') sailboat. totally impractical to
ever use the lanyard as designed. now, a remote switch, up in the
cockpit, that would be sweet.
anyway, when the switch is right, this thing always starts on the first
or second pull---totally amazing to an old "evilrude" man.
thanks for the replies.