General Information - 15
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH
If equipped, the emergency stop switch is on the
tiller handle. Use of the emergency stop feature is
highly recommended on all boats.
Connect the clip to the emergency stop switch.
Snap the lanyard to a secure place on the opera-
tor’s clothing or life vest — not where it might tear
away instead of activating the stop switch. Discon-
necting the clip and lanyard will stop the engine and
prevent the boat from becoming a runaway if the
driver moves beyond the range of the lanyard. If the
lanyard is too long, it can be shortened by knotting
or looping it. DO NOT cut or retie the lanyard.
1. Clip
An extra clip is provided — remove it from the cord
and place it in a safe place on the boat. Another
person can insert the extra clip in the stop switch
and start the motor in an emergency.
WARNING SIGNAL
If, during operation, your engine begins vibrating
noticeably and will not exceed 2000 RPM (fast idle),
the low oil pressure warning might have been acti-
vated. The engine’s warning system automatically
limits its RPM when crankcase oil pressure falls be-
low what the engine requires.
Oil pressure can fall due to operating conditions
such as rough seas. or it can fall in response to in-
sufficient supply of oil. Once the engine’s warning
system has been activated, you must take appropri-
ate action to restore adequate oil pressure and re-
set the warning system before the engine can
operate normally.
For information about evaluating low oil pressure
and possible “on-the-water” fixes, refer to Low Oil
Pressure Warning.
WARNING
Avoid knocking or pulling the clip off the
stop switch during normal boating. The
resulting unexpected loss of forward
motion can throw occupants forward, caus-
ing injury.
Your emergency stop switch can be effec-
tive only when in good working condition.
At each outing, inspect clip and lanyard for
cuts, breaks, or wear. Replace worn or dam-
aged parts.
Keep the lanyard free from obstructions and
entanglements.
At each outing, test the system’s operation.
With the engine running, remove the clip
from the switch by pulling the lanyard. If the
engine does not stop running, see your
Dealer.
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