12 Bennington Owner’s Manual
LANYARD STOP SWITCH
This safety device automatically stops the engine when RED lanyard is
attached to the operator and the operator falls or moves away from the helm
station.
The stop switch incorporates a shutoff switch, switch clip, lanyard, and
lanyard clip. This clip is securely attached to the drivers clothing, arm, or leg.
Be sure to attach this lanyard to the driver during boat operations.
NOTE: The switch on your boat may be different from the switch shown here. Refer to the
engine manual for specifi c information.
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
All waters have different characteristics that could present dangers to you and your boat. Underwa-
ter hazards such as tree stumps, sand bars or shallow waters are to be avoided. If you are unfamiliar
with the waters, question other boaters or obtain charts of the waters. If you are uncertain of water
depths move slowly through the water!
Bennington Marine can not be responsible for damage or personal injury that occurs while using
your boat during hazardous boating conditions. Bennington Marine can not be responsible for
damage resulting from tree stumps, sand bars, shallow waters, wave swells and the like.
When hazardous weather conditions exist, postpone your boat outing. Check the latest weather re-
ports for local water conditions. When out on the water, periodic weather checks are recommended.
! WARNING !
Leaking fuel is a fi re and explosion hazard. Inspect system regularly. Examine fuel system
for leaks or corrosion at least annually. Use a Marine Service center if needed to do this inspection.
! WARNING !
DO NOT REMOVE THE ANTI-SIPHON VALVE.
This devise helps to deter fi re and explosions.
! WARNING !
The lanyard stop switch must never be removed or modifi ed and must always be
kept free from obstructions that could interfere with its operation.
The driver should ALWAYS attach this device while engine is running!
! DANGER !
Pontoon Boating: Pontoons are designed for boating on inland waterways, rivers, lakes and
bays. Open sea and oceanic pontoon boat voyages should be avoided by all pontoon boat
owners and operators. Any such use can place boat occupants in serious danger and peril and
can cause physical damage to boats. Open seas can be very dangerous. Swells and high waves
can cause damage to your pontoon, cause a driver to loose control of the boat and, can put pas-
sengers in serious danger. Waves coming over the bow of boat are very dangerous and can dent
and damage fence/rails.
! WARNING !
If you should damage your boat due to any hazardous conditions, take your boat to a
qualifi ed Marine Service Center for inspection and repair. Do not continue to use your
boat if it is damaged.
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