Protecting People In The Water - Mercury 5 HP FourStroke Propane Operation, Maintenance And Installation Manual

• Releasing your grip on a steering wheel or tiller handle that is pulling in
one direction
• Operating the boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Performing high speed boat maneuvers
While activation of the lanyard stop switch will stop the engine immediately, a
boat will continue to coast for some distance, depending upon the velocity and
degree of any turn at shutdown. While the boat is coasting, it can cause injury
to anyone in the boat's path as seriously as the boat would when under power.
We strongly recommend that other occupants be instructed on proper starting
and operating procedures, should they be required to operate the engine in an
emergency (if the operator is accidentally ejected).
Accidental or unintended activation of the switch during normal operation is
also a possibility. This could cause any, or all, of the following potentially
hazardous situations:
• Occupants could be thrown forward due to unexpected loss of forward
motion ‑ a particular concern for passengers in the front of the boat who
could be ejected over the bow and possibly struck by the gearcase or
propeller.
• Loss of power and directional control in heavy seas, strong current, or
high winds.
• Loss of control when docking.
KEEP THE LANYARD STOP SWITCH AND LANYARD CORD IN GOOD
OPERATING CONDITION
Before each use, check to ensure the lanyard stop switch works properly. Start
the engine and stop it by pulling the lanyard cord. If the engine does not stop,
have the switch repaired before operating the boat.
Before each use, visually inspect the lanyard cord to ensure it is in good
working condition and that there are no breaks, cuts, or wear to the cord.
Check that the clips on the ends of the cord are in good condition. Replace any
damaged or worn lanyard cords.

Protecting People in the Water

WHILE YOU ARE CRUISING
It is very difficult for a person standing or floating in the water to take quick
action to avoid a boat heading in his/her direction, even at slow speed.
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