Mercury 60 FourStroke EFI Formula Race Manual page 15

GENERAL INFORMATION
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 onto 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.
a - Lanyard cord
b - Lanyard stop switch cap
Read the following Safety Information before proceeding.
Important Safety Information: The purpose of a lanyard stop switch
is to stop the engine when the operator moves far enough away
from the operator's position to activate the switch. This would occur
if the operator accidentally falls overboard or moves within the boat
a sufficient distance from the operator's position. Falling overboard
and accidental ejections are more likely to occur in certain types
of boats such as low sided inflatables, bass boats, high
performance boats, and light, sensitive handling fishing boats
operated by a hand tiller. Falling overboard and accidental
ejections are also likely to occur as a result of poor operating
practices such as sitting on the back of the seat or gunwale at
planing speeds, standing at planing speeds, sitting on elevated
fishing boat decks, operating at planing speeds in shallow or
obstacle infested waters, releasing your grip on a steering wheel
that is pulling in one direction, drinking alcohol or consuming drugs,
or daring high speed boat maneuvers.
a
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c
b
c - Lanyard stop switch
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