GENERAL INFORMATION
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WARNING
Starting the engine with the drive in gear can cause serious injury
or death. Never operate a boat that does not have a
neutral‑safety‑protection device.
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.
The lanyard is a cord usually 122–152 cm (4–5 feet) in length when
stretched out, with an element on one end made to be inserted into
the switch and a snap on the other end for attaching to the operator.
The lanyard is coiled to make its at‑rest condition as short as
possible to minimize the likelihood of lanyard entanglement with
nearby objects. Its stretched‑out length is made to minimize the
likelihood of accidental activation should the operator choose to
move around in an area close to the normal operator's position. If
it is desired to have a shorter lanyard, wrap the lanyard around the
operator's wrist or leg, or tie a knot in the lanyard.
a -
Lanyard cord
b -
Lanyard stop switch
Read the following Safety Information before proceeding.
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b
