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 between 1220 and 1524 mm (4 and 5 feet) in length 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.
a - Lanyard cord b - Lanyard stop switch
Read the following Safety Information before proceeding.
Important Safety Information: The purpose of a lanyard stop switch is to stop the engine when the operator moves
far enough away from the operator's position to activate the switch. This would occur if the operator accidentally
falls overboard or moves within the boat a sufficient distance from the operator's position. Falling overboard and
accidental ejections are more likely to occur in certain types of boats such as low sided inflatables, bass boats,
high performance boats, and light, sensitive handling fishing boats operated by a hand tiller. Falling overboard and
accidental ejections are also likely to occur as a result of poor operating practices such as sitting on the back of
the seat or gunwale at planing speeds, standing at planing speeds, sitting on elevated fishing boat decks, operating
at planing speeds in shallow or obstacle infested waters, releasing your grip on a steering wheel or tiller handle
that is pulling in one direction, drinking alcohol or consuming drugs, or daring, 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 shut down. However, the boat will not complete a
full circle. 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.
WARNING
Should the operator fall out of the boat, the possibility of serious injury or death from being run over by the boat
can be greatly reduced by stopping the engine immediately. Always properly connect both ends of the stop
switch lanyard to the stop switch and the operator.
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