1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" Accessories Service Manual, P/N 520213, Page 214Get this manual
I lanyard is cut or Irayed lanyard or cap may break when pulled ,
and engine will continue running
II engine does NOT stop when lanyard is 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