Mercury 8.1S Horizon, Product Applications Manual

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Instrumentation and Controls
90-863758060 AUGUST 2006 Page 9A-7
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WARNING
Avoid contact with the boat hull and propeller from accidental ejection. Personal injury or
death could occur. Always properly connect both ends of the lanyard stop switch.
Accidental or unintended activation of the switch during normal operation is also a
possibility. This could cause any, or all, of the following potentially hazardous situations:
•
Occupants could be thrown forward due to unexpected loss of forward motion, a
particular concern for passengers in the front of the boat who could be ejected over the
bow and possibly struck by the gear case or propeller.
• Loss of power and directional control in heavy seas, strong current, or high winds.
• Loss of control when docking.
Instrumentation Harness Receptacle
A receptacle is provided on the engine for connecting Quicksilver cannon plug style
instrumentation harnesses. The receptacle location varies from model to model and is
called out on the power package installation drawings to assist in determining the required
instrumentation harness length and routing. Be sure the connector is fully engaged into the
receptacle when making a connection. The harness connection must be secured with a
hose clamp to prevent loosening and moisture entry. DO NOT overtighten as a short in the
harness receptacle may result.
IMPORTANT: Loose or corroded harness connectors are a common source for engine
malfunctions.
a
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Typical round 10-pin harness
a - Engine harness connector