on the gauge reading . Consult the instr uction
manual supplied with the fire extinguisher to
determine the accuracy of the gauge.
IGNITION INTERRUPTER SWITCH
WITH LANYARD
The ignition inter rupter switch
(Figure 2.6)
is a
safety device which automatically stops the
engine when the operator falls from the control
station. The ignition safety switch incor porates
a shutoff switch, switch clip, lan yard and lanyard
clip. The lanyard clip is securely attached to the
operator’s clothing , arm or leg . Be sure to
attach the lan yard to a place where it is free of
obstructions and to something that will mo ve
with the operator if he or she lea
ves the helm
station.
In order for the engine to r un, the lock plate on
the end of the lan yard must be attached to the
engine stop switch. T o reset the switch after
engine shutdown, reinstall the switch slip abo ve
the interrupter switch and flip the inter rupter
switch.
VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNAL DEVICES
Coast Guard appro ved visual distress signal
devices are required on all recreational boats
operating on coastal w aters, including the Great
Lakes, territorial seas and those w aters directly
connected to the Great Lak es and the ter ritorial
seas.
Day Use Only
• Three orange smok e signals, one hand held
and two floating
or
• One orange flag with black square and disk
Night Use Only
• One S-O-S Electric distress light
Day and Night Use
• Three flares of the hand held, meteor or
parachute type
No single signaling de vice is appropriate for all
purposes. Consideration should be given to pos-
sessing various types of equipment. Careful
selection and proper stow age of the equipment
is very IMPORTANT if young children are fre-
quently aboard.
NOTE:
Regulations prohibit displa y of visual dis-
tress signals on the w
ater under an y
circumstances except when assistance is
required to pre vent immediate or potential dan-
ger to per sons on board a vessel.
SOUND SIGNALLING DEVICES
All Class 1 (16 to 26 feet) pow
erboats are
required to car ry a hand, mouth or pow er oper-
ated horn or whistle. It must produce a blast of
two-second duration and audible at a distance
of at least one-half (1/2) mile.
All Class 2 (26.1 to 39.4 feet) pow
erboats are
required to car ry a hand, mouth or pow er oper-
ated horn or whistle. It must produce a blast of
two-second duration and audible at a distance
of at least one (1) mile.
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FIGURE 2.6 IGNITION INTERRUPTER
WITH LANY ARD
SAFETY
SWITCH
BUTTON
FORK
CENTER
PRONG
LANYARD
CLOTHING
HOOK
The ignition interrupter switch must
never be removed or modified and
must always be kept free from
obstructions that could interfere with
its operation.
WARNING
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