Section 2 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
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The serial number is also stamped on the gimbal housing. This is used as a permanent
reference for authorized MerCruiser Dealers.
Gimbal housing with serial number stamping
a - Transom assembly serial Number
Features and Controls
Lanyard Stop Switch
The purpose of a lanyard stop switch is to turn off the engine when the operator moves
outside the operator's position (as in accidental ejection from the operator's position).
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RUN
a
b
c
a - Stop switch
b - Lanyard
c - Clips to the operator
Accidental ejections, such as falling overboard, are more likely to occur in:
⢠lowāsided sport boats
⢠bass boats
⢠high performance boats
Accidental ejections can also occur from:
⢠poor operating practices
⢠sitting on the seat or gunwale at planing speeds
⢠standing at planing speeds
⢠operating at planing speeds in shallow or obstacle infested waters
⢠releasing your grip on the steering wheel that is pulling in one direction
⢠consuming alcohol or drugs
⢠high speed boating maneuvers