Engine Stopping - Evinrude 55 HORSEPOWER MRL Operator's Manual

Using the MFE Outboard

ENGINE STOPPING

Slow engine to IDLE speed.
Move shift lever to NEUTRAL.
Press the STOP button until the outboard
stops running.
1. STOP button
Emergency Stop Switch
The emergency stop switch is on the steering
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 operator's clothing or life vest — not
where it might tear away instead of activating
the stop switch. Disconnecting 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 and retie
the lanyard.
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1. Clip
2. Emergency stop clip / key switch
3. Lanyard
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An extra clip is provided on the tiller handle. If
the operator is thrown from the boat, another
person can insert the extra clip in the stop
switch and start the outboard.
1. Extra clip
DANGER
Always use the safety lanyard when
operating your boat to help prevent a
runaway boat and reduce the risk of
personal injury or death.
WARNING
Avoid knocking or pulling the clip off
the stop switch while under way. The
resulting unexpected loss of forward
motion can throw occupants forward,
causing injury.
Keep the lanyard free from obstruc-
tions and entanglements.
At each outing, test the system's oper-
ation. With the engine running, remove
the clip from the switch by pulling the
lanyard. If the engine does not stop
running, the stop switch must be ser-
viced.
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