Mercury Racing HP525 EFI Bravo Sterndrive Series, Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Lanyard Stop Switch
The purpose of a lanyard stop switch is to turn off the engine
when the operator moves far enough away from the operator's
position (as in accidental ejection from the operator's position) to
activate the switch. A lanyard stop switch can be installed as an
accessory ‑ generally on the dashboard or side adjacent to the
operator's position.
While activation of the lanyard stop switch will stop the engine
immediately, a boat will continue to coast for some distance
depending upon the velocity and degree of any turn at shut
down. However, the boat will not complete a full circle. While the
boat is coasting, it can cause injury to anyone in the boat's path
as seriously as the boat would when under power.
a - Lanyard cord
b - Lanyard stop switch
We strongly recommend that other occupants be instructed on
proper starting and operating procedures should they be
required to operate the engine in an emergency (e.g. if the
operator is accidentally ejected).
!
WARNING
If the operator falls out of the boat, stop the engine immediately
to reduce the possibility of serious injury or death from being
struck by the boat. Always properly connect the operator to the
stop switch using a lanyard.
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b