1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 520206, Page 350Get this manual
II lanyard is cut or Irayed 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 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 minimized? Read, Understand, and Follow manufacturers InstructionsFollow warnings marked When Rigging or after Servicing