BRP Evinrude E-TEC 40 Operator's Manual page 27

Engine Cut–off Switch
WARNING
Always use the tether cord when operat-
ing your boat to help prevent a runaway
boat and reduce the risk of personal
injury or death.
Avoid knocking or pulling the clip off the
engine cut–off switch during normal
boating. Avoid bumping the key if oper-
ating without the clip on the switch. The
resulting unexpected loss of forward
motion can throw occupants forward,
causing injury.
Keep the tether cord free from obstruc-
tions and entanglements.
At each outing, test the system's opera-
tion. With the engine running, remove
the clip from the switch by pulling the
tether cord. If the engine does not stop
running, see your Dealer.
The engine cut–off switch is on the steering
handle. Use of the engine cut–off feature is
highly recommended on all boats.
Connect the clip to the engine cut–out switch.
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1. Clip
2. Engine cut–off clip / switch
3. Tether cord
Snap the tether cord to a secure place on the
operator's clothing or life vest — not where it
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might tear away instead of activating the en-
gine cut–off switch.
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1. Tether cord
Disconnecting the clip and tether cord will
stop the engine and prevent the boat from be-
coming a runaway if the driver moves beyond
the range of the tether cord.
If the tether cord is too long, it can be short-
ened by knotting or looping it. DO NOT cut
and retie the tether cord.
An extra clip is stored on the tiller handle. If
the operator is thrown from the boat, another
person can insert the extra clip in the engine
cut–off switch and start the outboard.
1. Extra clip
Operation
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