Evinrude E-TEC G2 Manual page 26

Using Your Evinrude E-TEC Outboard
Connect the clip to the engine cut–off switch.
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1. Clip
2. Engine cut–off switch clip / switch
3. Tether cord
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
Snap the tether cord to a secure place on the
operator's clothing or life vest — not where it
might tear away instead of activating the en-
gine cut–off switch.
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1. Tether cord
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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 shortened 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
WARNING
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 the Service Note on page
45.
NOTICE
Carefully check the function of all con-
trol and engine systems before leaving
the dock.
Move the shift lever to NEUTRAL. Refer to
Shifting and Speed Control - Tiller Models
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