1999 "EE" Outboards Accessories Service Manual, P/N 787026, Page 219Get this manual
I lanyard is cut or frayed lanyard or cap may break when pulled
and engine will continue running
I engine does NOT stop when lanyard is pu lied, 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