1991 Johnson/Evinrude EI 60 thru 70 outboards Service Manual, Page 360Get 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 pulledan operator thrown from boat could be hit as boat circles area or boat may not turn but leave area as runaway operator may drown and boat WI LL run into something
How can failure of the Emergency Stop system be minim ized? Read, Understand, and Follow manufacturers InstructionsFollow warnings marked When Rigging or after Servicing