Lanyard Stop Switch - Mercury Ocean Runner 290 Owner's Manual

Lanyard Stop Switch

The purpose of a lanyard stop switch is to turn off the engine
when the operator moves far enough away from the operator's
position (as in accidental ejection from the operator's position) to
activate the switch. Tiller handle outboards and some remote
control units are equipped with a lanyard stop switch. A lanyard
stop switch can be installed as an accessory—generally on the
dashboard or side adjacent to the operator's position.
The lanyard is a cord, usually 122–152 cm (4–5 feet) long when
stretched out, with an element on one end made to be inserted
into 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.
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a - Lanyard cord
b - Lanyard stop switch
Read the following Important Safety Information.
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