How do i wire the battery to my 1987 35hp mercury outboard? it came with controls wich have a plug hanging?

Question

I have already hooked up the shifting cables and the plug from the control box to my outboard but there is another smaller plug hanging from the control box. Is this for the tachometer or the battery? Do I run a positive line to the silenoid and negative to ground? Not sure witch, Does anyone know or do you have a website I can go to that will have examples? Thank you

Answer 1

go to this web site  you will have to register but its free  i joined them and there very helpful  there boat owners like us    go to the  repair section and ask

www.wellcraftv20.com

p.s.  youll see my name up there alot    see you there

Answer 2

what color are the wires, it could be for the tach or temp warning

Answer 3

The plug is for tack & or guages > The Pos goes to solenoid look at the sol 1 wire goes to the starter that is NOT where you put the Red Pos other side with other connectors> from  the Battery> Neg goes to ground on the starter bolt or stud near it>