Emergency Engine Stop Switch - Regal 53 SC Owner's Manual

Engine & Controls

EMERGENCY ENGINE STOP SWITCH

LOCK
STOP SWITCH
There is an emergency stop switch mounted on the dash.
It is used for instances such as an individual falling over-
board or a tangled prop. When activated, the switch dis-
connects the power supply to the engine and transmis-
sion. Both engines would be shut down.
Note there is a "lock" mechanism to prevent uninten-
tional activation as indicated in the above photo. When
the tab is positioned upward an "unlocked" position ex-
ists permitting the E-switch to be activated.
To disable the E-switch push the lock tab downward to
the "lock" position. At this point the E-switch can not be
activated.
Remember that the E-switch stops the engines immedi-
ately but the boat may continue forward because of sheer
force and speed of the vessel. As the boat is coasting the
following events may happen:
A. Occupants could be thrown forward due to quick loss
of forward motion, and passengers in the front of the
boat could be ejected overboard and could be struck by
the vessel.
B. The operator can lose maneuverability and power in a
rough sea, strong wind or current.
C. The operator can lose control when docking.
If an engine is restarted after an E-stop shutdown without
fi rst turning the key(s) to the off position for 30 seconds,
the engines when started will show fault codes. Contact
your closest Cummins/MerCruiser diesel repair facility.
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