3.2.2 What is lanyard stop switch?
Don’t want your boat to ride without a driver? The lanyard stop switch comes to the rescue.
Risk of injury or severe damage to your boat.
A malfunctioning lanyard switch can cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly or fail to shut down when needed.
Do not operate the boat if the lanyard stop switch does not function properly. Lanyard stop switch should be used in emergency situations only.
The lanyard stop switch shuts down the engine if the driver moves too far from the helm station, or falls overboard. The switch with the lanyard is located at the helm station.
The switch doesn’t work if the driver is not hooked onto it!
Always attach the lanyard to yourself immediately after having released the mooring lines.
Don’t forget to release the lanyard when docking so that the engine doesn’t stop unintentionally.
Check the engine manufacturer’s manual for more details about using the lanyard stop switch.