Evinrude E25DELSES, Operator'S Manual, Page: 32 / 80

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PERATION
Emergency Stop/Key Switch
A combination emergency stop switch and
key switch is a feature of
Evinrude prewired
remote controls and all Evinrude control wir-
ing kits.
Connect the clip to the emergency stop/key
switch. Snap the lanyard to a
secure place on
the operator’s clothing or life vest — not
where it might tear away instead of activating
the stop switch. Disconnecting the clip and
lanyard will stop the engine and prevent the
boat from becoming 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. In an emergency situation, the
engine can be started without the clip in place.
Follow the normal starting procedure. Rein-
stall a clip as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT: Your emergency stop switch
can be effective only when in good working
condition. At each outing, inspect clip and lan-
yard for cuts, breaks, or wear. Replace worn
or damaged parts.
1. Clip
2. Emergency stop / key switch
3. Lanyard
IMPORTANT: Carefully check the function of
all control and engine systems before leaving
the dock. DO NOT shift the engine into FOR-
WARD or REVERSE while it is shut off.
If the following directions are not suitable for
your boat’s control, see your Dealer before
proceeding.
Shifting
IMPORTANT: When shifting from FOR-
WARD to REVERSE or from REVERSE to
FORWARD, pause at NEUTRAL until the en-
gine is at idle speed and the boat has slowed.
With engine running and control handle in
NEUTRAL:
Side Mount Controls
Unlock the control handle by lifting the neutral
lock lever on the hand grip. With a firm, quick
motion, move the control handle fore or aft un-
til it engages the forward or reverse gear de-
tent.
Binnacle Mount Controls
With a firm, quick motion, move the control
handle fore or aft until it engages the forward
or reverse gear detent.
Speed Control
After gear engagement, move the control
handle slowly in the same direction to in-
crease speed.
Continue to “Fuel Economy” on page 30
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.
WARNING
Avoid knocking or pulling the clip off
the stop switch during normal boating.
Avoid bumping the key if operating
without the clip on the switch. 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 oper-
ation. With the engine running, remove
the clip from the switch by pulling the
lanyard. If the engine does not stop
running, see your Dealer.