| Diagram | Fig. 32 — D.C. IGNITION COILS, HORN, RECTIFIER AND ZENER DIODE · ref 30 |
| Subsystem | electrical |
| Listed in parts books | 1966–1967 |
Cut-out button, type SS5
Lucas type SS5 cut-out button, PN 35601, a handlebar-mounted momentary switch for killing the ignition.
This is a Lucas cut-out button, type SS5, part number 35601. It shows up in the catalog under the electrical figures covering the ignition coils, horn, and rectifier/zener diode setup, which is the general area where this kind of kill switch lives on the wiring harness.
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A cut-out button is a simple momentary switch wired into the ignition circuit that lets you kill the engine by hand without touching the key or the main switch. On a bike with points ignition it's a handy way to stop the motor quickly, and it's a common fitment on machines from this era.
Our catalog record ties this part number to appearances from 1966 to 1967. If you're matching this up to a specific machine, check your own parts book or give us a call so we can confirm it's the right button for your wiring setup before you order.
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