Mercury MerCruiser 5.7 Horizon, User Manual

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Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
Page 22 90-899883173 DECEMBER 2007
WALTER V-DRIVE TRANSMISSIONS
On the Walter V‑Drive Transmissions, the transmission identification plate indicates gear
ratio, serial number, and model.
a
7452
Walter RV‑36 V‑drive
a - Transmission identification plate
Lanyard Stop Switch
The purpose of a lanyard stop switch is to turn off the engine when the operator moves
outside the operator's position (as in accidental ejection from the operator's position).
74608
RUN
a
b
c
a - Stop switch
b - Lanyard
c - Clips to the operator
Accidental ejections, such as falling overboard, are more likely to occur in:
• low‑sided sport boats
• bass boats
• high performance boats
Accidental ejections can also occur from:
• poor operating practices
• sitting on the seat or gunwale at planing speeds
• standing at planing speeds
• operating at planing speeds in shallow or obstacle infested waters
• releasing your grip on the steering wheel that is pulling in one direction