GENERAL INFORMATION
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Lanyard Stop Switch
The purpose of a lanyard stop switch is to turn off the engine when
the operator moves far enough away from the operator's position
(as in accidental ejection from the operator's position) to activate
the switch. Tiller handle outboards and some remote control units
are equipped with a lanyard stop switch. A lanyard stop switch can
be installed as an accessory ‑ generally on the dashboard or side
adjacent to the operator's position.
The lanyard is a cord usually 122 ‑ 152 cm (4 ‑ 5 feet) in length
when stretched out, with an element on one end made to be
inserted into the switch and a snap on the other end for attaching
to the operator. The lanyard is coiled to make its at‑rest condition
as short as possible to minimize the likelihood of lanyard
entanglement with nearby objects. Its stretched‑out length is made
to minimize the likelihood of accidental activation should the
operator choose to move around in an area close to the normal
operator's position. If it is desired to have a shorter lanyard, wrap
the lanyard around the operator's wrist or leg, or tie a knot in the
lanyard.
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