Brunswick Boston Whaler 22 Guardian Series, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Section 2 Boat Operation
Ignition Shutoff Switch
Your boat is equipped with one ignition shutoff switch.
The ignition shutoff switch is located at the helm sta-
tion.
The ignition shutoff switch is designed to shut off both
engines if you move away from the helm station by
accident, either by falling down or by being ejected
from the helm seat. Both of these situations can be
caused by unsafe operating techniques or severe
operating conditions.
Do not use the ignition shutoff switch to stop the
engines during normal boat operation.
You should connect the ignition shutoff switch clip and
lanyard to a sturdy part of your life vest or your cloth-
ing. If you move beyond the scope of the lanyard, the
ignition shutoff switch will be activated and the engines
will shut off immediately.
!
WARNING
Do not activate the ignition shutoff switch
during normal operations when the boat is on
plane. Activating the ignition shutoff switch at
planing speeds will cause the boat to suddenly
decelerate, possibly injuring or ejecting
passengers.