BRP 2011 WRL, User Manual

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PERATION
Connect the clip to the emergency stop
switch.
1. Clip
2. Emergency stop clip / key switch
3. Lanyard
Snap the lanyard to a secure place on the op-
erator’s clothing or life vest — not where it
might tear away instead of activating the stop
switch.
1. Lanyard
Disconnecting the clip and lanyard will stop
the engine and prevent the boat from becom-
ing a runaway if the driver moves beyond the
range of the lanyard. if the lanyard is too long,
it can be shortened by knotting or looping it.
DO NOT cut and retie the lanyard
An extra clip is provided on the tiller handle. If
the operator is thrown from the boat, another
person can insert the extra clip in the stop
switch and start the outboard.
1. Extra clip
Carefully check the function
of all control and engine systems before
leaving the dock. DO NOT shift the engine
into FORWARD or REVERSE while it is
shut off.
WARNING
Always use the safety lanyard when
operating your boat to help prevent
a runaway boat and reduce the risk
of personal injury or death.
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WARNING
Avoid knocking or pulling the clip
off the stop switch during normal
boating. The resulting unexpected
loss of forward motion can throw
occupants forward, causing injury.
Keep the lanyard free from obstruc-
tions and entanglements.
At each outing, test the system’s
operation. With the engine running,
remove the clip from the switch by
pulling the lanyard. If the engine
does not stop running, see your
Dealer.
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NOTICE