1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 2 thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 520202, Page 258Get this manual
If lanyard is cut or frayed lanyard or cap may break when pulled
and engine will continue running
If engine does NOT stop when lanyard is pulled, : an 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 LLrun into something
How can failure of the Emergency Stop system be minimized? Read, Understand, and Follow manufacturers InstructionsFollow warnings marked When Rigging or after Servicing