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Engine & Controls
• e shut-down cord is a safety device that when
pulled will shut down the engine by interrupting
the ignition. It shall be worn by the boat operator
anytime the engine is running. Feed the clip around
a belt for example or your arm and latch the clip to
the cord. Do not use belt loops or clothing as they
may not be adequate to hold in an emergency situ-
ation.
Make sure the shut-down cord is attached to the
switch on the control box as the switch upon latch-
ing will be in the “on” position. Note that the engine
will not start but will only crank with the cord-shut
down switch in the “o ” position.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
DUE TO A RUNAWAY BOAT
IF THE OPERATOR IS EJECTED OVERBOARD!
ALWAYS HAVE THE SHUT-DOWN CORD
ATTACHED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
MAKE SURE THERE IS SLACK IN THE SHUT-
DOWN CORD FOR BODY MOVEMENT.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
ENSURE OPERATOR HAS SUFFICIENT SLACK
IN THE SHUT-DOWN CORD WHEN UNDERWAY
IF THE CORD ACCIDENTALLY COMES OFF THE
CONTROL BOX OR ON SOME MODELS THE
HELM SWITCH, WHEN ENGINE LOSES POWER
STEERING CONTROL IS SEVERELY REDUCED.
ALSO, THE VESSEL SLOWS DOWN RAPIDLY
WHICH COULD CAUSE PEOPLE AND OBJECTS
TO BE PROPELLED FORWARD..
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TYPICAL SHUT-DOWN SYSTEM
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