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NOTE:
The start-in-gear protection device prevents the engine from starting except when in neutral. Attach the
engine stop switch lanyard to secure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg. Then install the lock
plate on the other end of the lanyard into the engine stop switch.
WARNING
:
The engine must be starting in neutral otherwise damage starter and hazard can occur.
Do not attach the lanyard to clothing that could tear loose. Do not route the lanyard where it could
become entangled and preventing it functioning.
Avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard during normal operation. Loss of engine power means the
loss of steering control. Also, without engine power, the boat could slow rapidly. This could cause
people and objects in the boat to be thrown forward.