1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 90, 115 SPL Service Manual, P/N 520209, Page 281Get this manual
If lanyard is cut or frayed lanyard or cap may break when pulled
and engine will continue running
,'" How can failure of the Emergency Stop system be minimized? Read, Understand, and Follow manufacturers InstructionsFollow warnings marked When Rigging or after Servicing
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