1988 Johnson/Evinrude "CC" 40 thru 55 Models Service Manual, Page 18Get this manual
If lanyard is cut or frayed or rubber cap worn here
lanyard or cap may break when pu lied
and engine will continue running
If engine does NOT stop when lanyard is pulled,an operator thrown from boat could be hit asboat circles area or boat may not turn but leave area as runaway operator may drown and boat WI LL run into something